by Center for Mentoring Excellence | Apr 29, 2011 | Mentoring Relationships
GenXers wanted to be valued for their individuality. They seek work-life balance. They want opportunities to build new skills and are whizzes at multitasking, having developed the capacity to process of lots of information simultaneously. They want to be challenged at work and not micromanaged. Feedback on their performance and recognition of their contribution are important to them.
If you are mentoring a Gen-Xer, you will want to keep the following eight strategies in mind: (more…)
by Center for Mentoring Excellence | Apr 18, 2011 | Mentoring Relationships
As Boomers find themselves seeking new ways to work, taking on different responsibilities, and moving to other roles, they turn to mentoring to help them close their knowledge gaps. They look for mentors who have specific subject matter expertise and tend to prefer hands-on learning experiences. They value individual achievement, recognition and feedback. (more…)
by Center for Mentoring Excellence | Apr 11, 2011 | Mentoring Relationships
GenYs look for mentors who can offer them hands-on experiences that will empower them to take the next step. They prefer positive, collaborative, achievement-oriented mentors who will take them seriously. They naturally seek mentoring because they see their growth and development as a priority. (more…)
