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Manager 3.0: A Millennial's Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Management
This guide to rewriting the rules of management is perfect for millennials looking to achieve career and professional success. Millennials have begun moving into management positions everywhere and are shaking up the workplace as they go. The generation that was raised in an age of instant communication, and questioning authority has begun tearing down the corporate ladder, communicating on the fly, and bringing play to work. Even with all the exciting potential that lies ahead for these creative, bold thinkers, it will be pointless if they cannot effectively bridge the gap between the hierarchical management style of senior executives and the casual, collaborative approach of their peers. Manager 3.0 is the first management guide written exclusively for the Millennial generation, where you will learn how to master crucial skills such You will also gain insight into the four generations currently in the workplace and how they can successfully bring out the best in each. Packed with company interviews and corporate examples, Manager 3.0 will help these promising new managers connect with and encourage the unique talents of the generations around them, while also developing an effective leadership style of their own.
240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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January 19, 2017
Great book for Millennials looking to better understand the workplace and how best to operate among different generations. While much of this was information I had heard before, this book does a very good job giving you the information you need in order to think differently about your environment. I look at my peers differently, I understand those more experienced than me, and I can actually look at my own upbringing and better understand myself. This book went a long way in explaining WHY. As a true Millennial, it's important for me to understand why we are the way we are in order to be effective. This book did that for me.
August 3, 2016
As a millennial, I found this book a little insulting. Not because I'm a precious snowflake whose mom will demand I get a trophy for reading it, but because I just couldn't take the cutesy twitter-style summaries at the end of each chapter. (#belikesacagawea was silly and potentially offensive).
The book is co-authored by a boomer and millennial, but the book is written in the older man's manager's voice and his millennial report only appears as an object lesson.
Many of the recommendations make good sense, but the packaging was too much to handle. It would also have been helpful for the authors to address the casualization of the work force, which is as central to the millennial experience of work as smart phones, in terms of building engagement and, indeed, getting the experience necessary to contemplate a management role.
The book is co-authored by a boomer and millennial, but the book is written in the older man's manager's voice and his millennial report only appears as an object lesson.
Many of the recommendations make good sense, but the packaging was too much to handle. It would also have been helpful for the authors to address the casualization of the work force, which is as central to the millennial experience of work as smart phones, in terms of building engagement and, indeed, getting the experience necessary to contemplate a management role.
December 11, 2014
A must read for all professionals who are navigating the multi generational workplace with different mindsets. Great quote to live by "Its not good or bad, its just different"
November 23, 2017
Very good to read especially if you are new to manager role but also for those who got teams for some time already will benefit of understanding better how successful learners operate and leads their teams.
December 4, 2017
This is probably a super cool accessible readable book if you're a goddamn moron, but I kind of managed to put up with the first chapter and then skimmed a few other random pages before getting rid of it.
August 25, 2018
The topic of this book was not what I was expecting. It has some good insights but seems to repeat itself a lot which slows down the reading process a bit. All in all a quick skim with some in-depth reading where you find it to be insightful would be the best approach to this book.
July 18, 2019
A must read for all Millennial managers! This not only helps in professional life but also in personal life. There are many generalizing of things which needn't be right but there are many characteristics of each generation that helps in understanding situations and people better!
September 6, 2018
Basic entry level manager information. While some modern management methods a re e discussed, some traditional practices are also recommended,
April 4, 2019
Good advice but felt like most of it was things I've heard before. I enjoyed the descriptions of different generations and how they can work cohesively in the workplace together.
November 7, 2020
Recommend to everyone, will definitely be reading again.
June 26, 2021
KS. Basic overview of managerial skills but really interesting inclusion of the generational differences of workers and a manager’s need to flex their style to their direct reports.
November 26, 2022
One can very much appreciate the breakdown in generational attitudes and mores. Also, solutions to engage and close the gaps to become effective managers.
January 18, 2021
HIGHLIGHTS:
1. When pointed in the right direction and given specific expectations and parameters, millennials work exceptionally hard. When unsure about what to do or how to do it, millennials often will resort to inactivity.
2. You’re not telling them exactly what to do; you’re providing structure in which they can operate.
3. Assertive AND nice.
4. Establish your expectations right from the start. Boundaries, direction, and something to shoot
for.
5. Draw a hard line on what is acceptable and what’s not.
6. Millennials are all about communication and feedback. Communication is a key part of being transparent and collaborative—two core values of your generation.
7. Need: To be taught how to think on your own.
8. Feedback & Questions: 5 minutes for questions, wrap-up, next actions “so what’s next?” Divvying up next actions right then so no one is confused stepping out of the meeting. Let your team voice any questions or concerns, so everyone is on board.
9. Autonomy: Have them create their own PUSH goals. Share your organization, department, and team goals, and they can align their goals with the bigger picture. Really encourage them to embrace something HAIRY. Give them autonomy in how they do their jobs. Giving this autonomy empowers your people to step up. You can get a few important projects off your plate while rewarding your team.
10. Stretch Project: responsibility outside of a person’s skill set—it’s going to make them stretch and push to be able to accomplish it. Empower your employee with a couple of items from your “B” list projects that are labeled important but not urgent.
1. When pointed in the right direction and given specific expectations and parameters, millennials work exceptionally hard. When unsure about what to do or how to do it, millennials often will resort to inactivity.
2. You’re not telling them exactly what to do; you’re providing structure in which they can operate.
3. Assertive AND nice.
4. Establish your expectations right from the start. Boundaries, direction, and something to shoot
for.
5. Draw a hard line on what is acceptable and what’s not.
6. Millennials are all about communication and feedback. Communication is a key part of being transparent and collaborative—two core values of your generation.
7. Need: To be taught how to think on your own.
8. Feedback & Questions: 5 minutes for questions, wrap-up, next actions “so what’s next?” Divvying up next actions right then so no one is confused stepping out of the meeting. Let your team voice any questions or concerns, so everyone is on board.
9. Autonomy: Have them create their own PUSH goals. Share your organization, department, and team goals, and they can align their goals with the bigger picture. Really encourage them to embrace something HAIRY. Give them autonomy in how they do their jobs. Giving this autonomy empowers your people to step up. You can get a few important projects off your plate while rewarding your team.
10. Stretch Project: responsibility outside of a person’s skill set—it’s going to make them stretch and push to be able to accomplish it. Empower your employee with a couple of items from your “B” list projects that are labeled important but not urgent.
July 6, 2013
ARC Provided by NetGalley
Although the title of the book is a bit bland in my opinion, the content inside is invaluable. According to the authors (and others) this is the first time there have been three different generations in the workplace (baby boomers, gen x and millenials) and all of them have their own quirks to how they like to be managed. And this makes things difficult, not just for the boomer managers, but for the millenials that have to manage boomers and gen x'ers. And frankly there isn't a lot of good advice out there on how to make the situation work. But the author's of this book seek to change that. Not only do the authors provide tips and tricks for the current generation of mangers to manage and understand millennials, but they also provides tips and tricks for millennials to understand how to manage a staff that may comprise of three different generations. They provide practical hands on advice, that is easy to read, and get real world situations from companies like Google and Zappos.
No matter what generation you belong to, if you're a manager this book is a must read. 4 out of 5 stars.
Although the title of the book is a bit bland in my opinion, the content inside is invaluable. According to the authors (and others) this is the first time there have been three different generations in the workplace (baby boomers, gen x and millenials) and all of them have their own quirks to how they like to be managed. And this makes things difficult, not just for the boomer managers, but for the millenials that have to manage boomers and gen x'ers. And frankly there isn't a lot of good advice out there on how to make the situation work. But the author's of this book seek to change that. Not only do the authors provide tips and tricks for the current generation of mangers to manage and understand millennials, but they also provides tips and tricks for millennials to understand how to manage a staff that may comprise of three different generations. They provide practical hands on advice, that is easy to read, and get real world situations from companies like Google and Zappos.
No matter what generation you belong to, if you're a manager this book is a must read. 4 out of 5 stars.
October 10, 2014
Liked the content , especially after chapter 2.
The classification of the working class was a little too specific to the US . I felt lost and was thinking not to continue reading, but continued to find some valuable experiences and ways to motivate people reporting to one.
Hated the Twitter handle details after every chapter.
Give a good idea to managers irrespective of being a Millennial.
The classification of the working class was a little too specific to the US . I felt lost and was thinking not to continue reading, but continued to find some valuable experiences and ways to motivate people reporting to one.
Hated the Twitter handle details after every chapter.
Give a good idea to managers irrespective of being a Millennial.
July 11, 2013
I loved this book! It was kind of funny to hear some of the things the authors wrote about the generations. I loved hearing the stories from others and the ways we can change the face of business throughout the US.
December 27, 2013
I can't believe I actually read most of a management book in my free time. Nonetheless, I've applied the intergenerational perspective this book gives in a variety of situations and think it will be a useful reference if/when I'm in a management position.
May 26, 2014
Though written for the new Millennial manager as a primer as they begin their managerial career, it's a valuable read for any manager (or anyone, for that matter) who must deal with a multi-generational work team.
February 13, 2014
Brilliant insight into the psyche of the millennial sand how to most effectively leverage their strengths
July 2, 2014
Interesting difference about baby boomers, gen X and millennials.
This might help you in the workplace or any multi-generation situation.
This might help you in the workplace or any multi-generation situation.
May 18, 2016
OK
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 11, 2017
This book had a big emphasis on the working environment. Draws some overly broad strokes about groups of people but also acknowledges those strokes.
December 30, 2017
Good advice within, but the writing was tough for me at times. For instance, the Telltale tweets sections, including hashtags. Gross.
Most of this information could be found elsewhere. When it wasn't cringe worthy, the generational difference information was mildly interesting.
Most of this information could be found elsewhere. When it wasn't cringe worthy, the generational difference information was mildly interesting.
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