The document outlines key values of Generation Y, emphasizing their optimistic, empowered, and collaborative nature. It highlights their desire for engaging work that challenges them and their ability to simplify complexity through collaboration and social networking. Additionally, it encourages creativity, experimentation, and entrepreneurship among this generation.

1. Presented by Kevin WheelerGraphics by Eileen CleggYouth & Innovation

2. 2

3. Gen Y Values – Key to InnovationOptimisticEmpoweredAmbitiousPassionateResourcefulCollaborativeEntrepreneurialLoyalCommunicatorsConfident

4. 4Work for love, not moneyAttracted to opportunities, not statusLook for challenge, not tenureDemand that work be engaging & fun, not drudgery

5. ComplexityGenerally good atLearning how to simplify – reduce to simpler/essential levels.Leveraging group knowledge – Crowd-Sourcing.Identifying mentors and advisors who can be quickly accessed.

6. CollaborationLearning to collaborate virtuallyConsensus decision makingBuilding alliances and relationshipsLeveraging social networks

7. CreativityExploring and experimentingBeing open to the new and differentBuilding diversity into everythingTaking chancesBeing an entrepreneur

8. Thanks!Boomers can Write to me at :kwheeler@futureoftalent.orgGen X can Read my blog at:http://byteeoh.comGen Y Follow me on Twitter at:www.twitter.com/kwheeler