DigiTech Magazine - US CIO2020 - Fall 2015 | Page 6

BUSINESS ....................................................................................................................................................................
TECHNOLOGY
How the millennials will
make or break your project
“ By 2025, it is predicted that nearly 75% of workforces
will be comprised of Generation Y employees”.
Do you know what will best motivate this group?
Do you lead a
project?
Do you recognize
what motivates your
team members?
Do you find it
difficult to engage
and integrate
your team?
WHY ARE WE TALKING ABOUT THIS?
Well, the teams helping deliver projects and programs are changing. Generation Y employees are
having a greater effect on projects and programs and employers are struggling to engage, motivate
and retain their best talent amid an environment of drastically varying wants and expectations.
An individual’s long term commitment is no longer guaranteed and individual career goals are
changing. With more focus on job satisfaction, achievement and personal growth, project managers
have to adapt their ways in order to capitalize on this generational diversity.
LETS TAKE A LOOK
AT THE DIFFERENT
GENERATIONS:
Born in:
Current ages:
Motivation:
BABY BOOMERS
1946-63
52-75
Recognize their abilities and
nous GENERATION X
1964-1979
36-51
Give r