Issue 73

• Welcome
• Events
• Marrek Moments
• Tips

Audie McCarthy
founder and president
of Marrek Solutions Inc.
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Lisa Dennie
Training Associate
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Contact:

63 Southmeadow Cres.
Stoney Creek, ON
L8G 3E6

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Lately, I have been reading a great deal on the different generations in the workplace. I have found out more about my own generation (GenX) and the Next Generation that is relevant to business today than you can imagine! I often hear frustration about the different generations from members of the organizations that we work with. The most frequent complaint from Boomer and GenX supervisors is the difference in the style and the work ethic of the “Next Generation” (or the Millennials born 1981-1999). Understanding where these young people are coming from is a great first step to attracting and retaining the best in their cohort. They are the future of business and our economy. They have a lot to learn from us. I would also suggest we have a lot to learn from them! Have you ever wondered what makes them tick? Are you trying to learn how to motivate them?

Please see the Tips section below for help to inspire your Millennial talent.

Have a great week!

Lisa

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Events

Business After Hours

Proudly Sponsored by the Fairfield Inn by Marriott

Date: July 11

Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location:  The Fairfield Inn by Marriott
2937 Sherwood Heights Drive

Free for Chamber members and first time guests
$10.00 for second time guests

(no pre-registration required)

Contact : Jad : jad@oakvillechamber.com

Stoney Creek Chamber

Annual General Meeting

Date: September 11, 2007

Time: 5 - 8 pm

Location: Liuna Gardens

Contact Connie at 905-664-4000 for more information.

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Workshops

Mohawk College- (Tools for Business Series)

Last course offerings until September!

Training for Results on July 10/11 – Hamilton

Coaching for Success - July 11 – Hamilton

Problem Solving - July 12 – Brantford

Managing Performance - July 13 – Hamilton

Stay tuned for the new T4B Fall Calendar. Courses will include:

NEW! Effectively Assertive

This one-day workshop will help you:

Identify personal your assertiveness style and how it differs from others

Express feelings with confidence and clarity

Develop action plans for implementing training techniques to increase personal effectiveness

NEW! Coping with Change

This half-day workshop gives you an opportunity to:

• Examine changes you are facing and understand the impact on your role and you as an individual

• Accept and learn to deal with the conflict that often comes with change
• Understand and develop the skills required to be successful through change

NEW – Full-day course!

Inspiring Multi-Generational Teams

This workshop has been extended to a full day due to an increased demand for more information on how to get the four generations to work together. The course examines the characteristics of Traditionals (born 1900-1945), Boomers (born 1946-1964), GenXers (born 1965-1980) and Millennials (born 1981-1999) and explores ways to inspire excellence in all the generations at work.

For more info call 905 575 2442 or visit http://t4b.mohawkcollege.ca

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Tips

Tips for Inspiring the Millennial Generation:  

1. Learn everything you can about your own and their generation and share this information with them.
2. Remember that young people want meaningful work.
3. Offer them meaning in their jobs to inspire them.
4. Understand that they are used to lots of recognition and rewards.
5. Teach them to set goals and reward themselves.
6. Know that Millennials are great team players.
7. Build team incentives into reward programs.
8. Respect their desire to have a relationship with their boss.
9. Emphasize coaching and mentoring in those relationships.
10. Young people are confident and techno-savvy. Utilize them as a resource in their greatest areas of strength.

Adapted from Inspiring Multi-Generational Teams, a Marrek Training Solutions Workshop, offered through Mohawk College, Tools for Business.

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