Understanding the iGeneration: Characteristics, Values, and Relationship Tips
Explore the iGeneration - a group raised in a world with economic challenges and technological advancements. Learn their characteristics, values, and tips for building strong relationships with them. Dive into their mindful nature, entrepreneurial spirit, and desire for meaningful connections in a competitive world. Understand their focus on success, inclusivity, and work-life balance. Enhance your mentoring skills by focusing on emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and genuine engagement with this unique generation.
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Understanding the Understanding the iGeneration Too young to remember a world without problems (economic crashes, failed wars, obsession with terrorism) Highly competitive Take in information instantaneously but can lose interest quickly Live life in fear of missing out (FOMO) View online personas and branding differently than Millennials Demographic shifts have yielded shifts in attitude, culture and social issues iGeneration content taken from presentation by Patrick Fennell
Characteristics of the Characteristics of the iGeneration iGeneration Conscientious and mindful of the future. Hardworkers and efficient multi-taskers A bit anxious and hyperaware Compassionate Mature and in control Entrepreneurial content taken from presentation by Patrick Fennell
iGeneration iGeneration Values Values Long for success and job stability Inclusion and equality as necessities Merit of ideas/voice being heard Flexibility and work life balance Accumulating rewarding experience Growth opportunity Meaningful connections content taken from presentation by Patrick Fennell
Tips on Developing a Strong Relationship with your iGeneration Mentee Focus on the present when you are with your student. Teach emotional intelligence. Provide space for critical thinking and problem solving. Develop relationship and communication skills. Mentoring and coach to provide career development/support/ through 1 on 1 engagement. Ask questions and show genuine interest in their opinion. content taken from presentation by Patrick Fennell
