The End Result Blog

In a recent training workshop for the California Youth Advocacy Network, a statewide organization dedicated to a tobacco-free California for youths and young adults, it became clear how the power of understanding can deliver great results.  By helping Network managers better recognize how Millennials/GenYers think, they are in an even better position to succeed.
So what are the nine “C”s for engaging Millennials in a key public health initiative – or any other task?
1.         Coach – Millennials/GenYers are accustomed to constant feedback, and they respond favorably to it.  They don’t see coaching as a hassle, but rather a must. Providing routine feedback in a way that makes sense inspires Millennials/GenYers to reach higher.  Often, all that is needed is a quick answer communicated via text or email.  Millennials move quickly and….

During a recent workshop with executives of a large non-profit organization, one director confided that she is increasingly surprised, if not shocked, by some of the information being disclosed on resumes today.  On one, she said a candidate with an Ivy League education and a master’s degree included personal information that seemed completely inappropriate – the type of yoga the candidate enjoyed and the individual’s taste in music, among other things.
The director was taken aback because the candidate was applying for a position that had no connection whatsoever to the personal information. This prompted a series of questions: Why is this candidate sharing information that has nothing to do with the position? Why does this candidate think an employer would care? And most importantly, what does this say about the….