Web 2.0 - The machine is US/ing us

I saw this video a while back and just ran across it again as it is created by the same person as the previous post. While this may seem to not be directly related to the topic of this blog, the awareness of changing technology is critical in understanding how the members of today's workforce communicate.

College Students Today: Lifestyle Study « Everybodysagenius’s Weblog

This is a fantastic video about today's college student. Check it out!!

Trophies for Everyone? Debunking Another Gen Y Myth - Tammy Erickson

I can't tell you how many times I've heard Gen Y described and explained with the "even the losers got trophies as they grew up" illustration. In this post, Tammy Erickson at Harvard Business Review goes head to head with a different take on what she says is another Gen Y Myth. Post your opinions on this below!

Trophies for Everyone? Debunking Another Gen Y Myth - Tammy Erickson: "Trophies for Everyone? Debunking Another Gen Y Myth

Posted by Tammy Erickson on June 25, 2008 11:24 AM

One of today’s popular data points on Gen Y is the number of trophies that were handed out at a typical little kids’ soccer match or softball game. Commentators are quick to observe that a lot of kids got a lot trophies (boy, manufacturing those cheap, gold plastic loving cups must have been a great business in the 1990s) and jump to the conclusion that Gen Y’s as young adults are in constant need of praise and reassurance.

Really?

Let’s explore this thought: who got the trophies?"

Read this entire post at Harvard Business Review

Forget About Generation Y: We're All to Blame for Workplace Woes | Employee Evolution

Forget About Generation Y: We're All to Blame for Workplace Woes | Employee Evolution: "Forget About Generation Y: We’re All to Blame for Workplace Woes
Published by Ryan Paugh on June 27th, 2008 in Work, Career Development, Blogging, Generation Y, Millennials

I’ve been blogging about generational differences for over a year now. But with all the back and forth, constant banter, and little resolution, it feels more like ten years.

It feels like everyone is saying the same stuff over and over. Boomers and X’ers complain about Generation Y, and then Generation Y complains about everybody else. But really, we should all just be complaining about ourselves together." Read the rest of Ryan's post at Employee Evolution

7 Things to Look Past When Managing Gen Y | Employee Evolution

7 Things to Look Past When Managing Gen Y | Employee Evolution: "7 Things to Look Past When Managing Gen Y
Published by Ryan Healy on July 1st, 2008 in Generation Y

Managing Generation Y isn’t all that different from managing anyone else. You need to demand a lot, manage a lot and respect the fact that they have a life outside of work. That being said, there are some things that Gen Y employees believe that past generations may not have thought at the same age. So for all you confused managers out there, here’s a list of things you should consider accepting when it comes to managing Generation Y."

Read Ryan's entire post at Employee Evolution

MillennialGeneration.org: Turning On the Lights

MillennialGeneration.org: Turning On the Lights: "Turning On the Lights

So, recent technology is pretty amazing. And when you know how to use it, you've got a gift that will allow you to access important resources like information and communication. Probably the premier scholar of the Millennial Generation and technology is Marc Prensky, and he's written an article called Turning On the Lights. It explores how schools expect young people to unplug from contemporary technology when they're in school:"

Read entire post at MillennialGeneration.org

Top 7 Baby Boomer Myths about Generation Y | BlogoBlackmore

Top 7 Baby Boomer Myths about Generation Y | BlogoBlackmore: "Top 7 Baby Boomer Myths about Generation Y
Posted by James Blackmore
July 4, 2008

Picture Source: Joel Stein’s column for TIME | “You are Not My Friend“ Illustration by Francisco Caceres for TIMEI’m a 25 year-old, true-blue Millennial and I’ve got the internet flowing through my veins.

I’m plugged in: I’ve got an iPod, a BlackBerry and a laptop. I’ve got a Facebook account and my own personal blog. I’m a walking Gen Y stereotype and my net-sense has been tingling lately.

The more I read about my generation, the more I think we are being unfairly stereotyped." Read entire post

millennial makeover: Interview with Justin Krane of Weoped

millennial makeover: Interview with Justin Krane of Weoped

Interview with Justin Krane of Weoped

While attending the 2008 Personal Democracy Forum in NYC the other week, I had the pleasure of listening to an enlightening and motivating talk by Morley Winograd, who along with Michael D. Hais co-authored Millennial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube, and the Future of American P.... The book is a illuminating and detailed study of American generations and how each one has redefined the political and cultural landscape of our history.

Mr. Winograd was kind enough to speak with me at length after his lecture and both he and Mr. Hais agreed to an interview for Weoped, which was conducted over email and is published below. On behalf of the Weoped community, Geoffrey, and myself, I want to thank both Mr. Winograd and Mr. Hais for their time and for building a case for the potential of my generation to effect some real change around here. What's a-matter with kids today? Absolutely nothing!

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Web 2.0 at work

Here is a great post from an IBM employee about the value of Web 2.0. This post is geared toward millennials, and focuses on how to use blogging to grow professionally.

Are you encouraging this in your workforce, or is it being stifled?

Here is a great presentation from an IBM employee, aimed at millennials, about effective use of Web 2.0.

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Baby Boomers Got the Blues - washingtonpost.com

Interesting article on Boomers in the Washington Post:

Baby Boomers Got the Blues - washingtonpost.com: "By Monica Hesse
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 10, 2008; Page C01

The baby boomers -- that prominent group of middle-agers whose massive numbers invite never-ending dissection and speculation -- have once again spoken. What they have said is, ' Waaaaaahhh.'" Read entire article

What do you think?