What Do You Need To Know About Millennials?

Generation y aka Millennials were born after 1982 and are in your workforce now.The Millennial Paradox – This new generation entering the workforce brings every company to a crisis point, introducing both dangers and exciting opportunities.
Will you act now and treat them as an upgrade or install them into your existing systems and hope they don’t crash them?

Our team at N2Millennials not only understands Millennials, we like them! N2="into"

This site provides key resources designed to help corporations, small businesses, churches, parents and educators understand and connect with the Millennial Generation (Generation Y)

One Thing You Can Count On With Millennials
They Change At the Pace of Technology
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What Makes Millennials So Different?Millennials Are the Key Resources Featured in Our "ACE Challenge"

Millennials are the new generation of workers born after 1982. They have grown up with personal computers, cable, music videos, video games and now search engines as daily interfaces. This has created actual physical changes in the way their brains work, revealed by functional M.R.I.’s.

 

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Why Does Everyone Want to "Fix" Them?

Parents, educators and employers often perceive them as disloyal, apathetic, dysfunctional, illiterate, unwilling to be trained and refusing to be scheduled or instructed with traditional methods.

What is being observed is actually their ability to think in non-linear ways, their early recognition of corporate and educational “games” and that they see no need to be “educated” when the information they need is constantly changing and a click or two away.

Why Do They Have So Much Potential?

They have been dubbed “Crash Test Geniuses©” because they aren’t afraid to “reboot” and learn faster from failure than anything else. This means that they feel no guilt about walking off the job if it doesn’t seem to be working.

It also means that they can and will take on market shifts, innovative problem solving and product creation without the fear of failure that paralyzes previous generations.

Where Can They Do the Most Damage?

The number one factor in improving the customer's experience and satisfaction is hiring and keeping the best employees. High employee turnover is a common complaint about Millennials. Losing customers is more costly than all forms of internal losses combined and employees will never do more for the customer than managers are doing for them. Add the high cost of training using traditional methods and you have a perfect storm scenario.

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Solutions That Work From N2Millennials

Resources - Training, Books, Courses, Classes and Webinars

We Offer Highly Successful Corporate Consulting Packages To Reduce Turnover, Eliminate "Generational Issues" and Create A "Best Places To Work" Company

Frequently Asked Questions and Contact Information

 

Millennials Are Our Specialty And We Create Powerful Solutions Designed To Make Your Company A "Best Place To Work" For Everyone

You don’t have a choice anymore whether or not you will hire Millennials, they are the 100 million strong generation entering the workforce and they are distinctly different than previous generations.

You still have choices that will impact both your bottom line and corporate relevance:
Millennials are full of energy, creativity and innovative solutions.

  • Ignore the differences? Watch your attrition rate skyrocket and customer service ratings plunge.

  • Take the stance that they are “broken” and attempt to “fix” them with more rules and oversight? They are “game masters” and if they stay, they feel compelled to beat your game or worse, to crash your system.
  • Upgrade?This generation is capable of quantum leap innovations and incredible process streamlining because they track, analyze and think in multiple layers. They have experience since childhood in forming global teams and complex networks to accomplish goals using online video and computer game systems.
  • Where Do We Start?

    The N2Millennials team does a detailed observation and evaluation of your company or workgroup. Our primary discovery tools are Social Network Analysis and Root Cause Analysis. These reveal the internal matrix of people, relationships and procedures that directly impact behavior, employee retention, productivity, customer service and profitability.

    What Is Social Network Analysis? Free Video - Approximately 17 minutes

    Using these metrics, we create a specific, detailed plan and set up meetings and recommendations to start the upgrade.

    Measurable Results

    Our previous customers have experienced reduction in voluntary turnover by no less than 50% within the first 90 days of implementing our recommended upgrades.
    This is accomplished without increasing compensation or recurring costs.

    Social Network Analysis and Root Cause Analysis Processes Are Designed to Make Sure You Retain Key Employees

    Not Just Retention - Preserving Tenure Equity

    Keeping more people is not the only objective. Ensuring that you keep people with the highest levels of experience, key internal relationships and who have the ability to work with complex processes is critical.
    This means that keeping your very best employees is a focus as we analyze your company.

    Do we have all the answers?

    No, but we do have over 10 years experience dealing with Fortune 500 companies, many of which are repeat clients. This is because they experience measurable results and also because we are continually learning and looking for new and better ways to enhance the tremendous potential Millennials bring to the workforce.

    We don’t offer simplistic, “magic bullet”, buzzword fixes. Real results come from real changes in group dynamics and systems, not catchy slogans and pep rally seminars.

    We also facilitate on-going learning experiences that help get new team members up to speed and communicate what we are learning from research and from other success oriented companies. Books, e-courses, newsletters, articles and blogs are ways we build feedback into keeping your team upgraded.

    Contact Our Team Today to Get More Information About Our Consulting Packages

    Training, Books, eCourses From N2Millennials

    Full Product Catalog Books and Courses About Millennials and Other Learning Materials by Scott Degraffenreid

    Training Solutions for Corporations and Large Organizations

    Bridging the Gap Between Analysis and Implementation is Critical to Achieve High Performance

    Our team and our systems are designed to keep the needs of the corporation and its shareholders, management, team leaders, employees and the customers in sight. Solutions are created to increase employee retention, maximize Tenure Equity and improve productivity, profitability and customer satisfaction.

    Measurable results are a focus. Since we use data and analysis to reveal problems, the same measurements are used to show improvements over time. In order to implement these new strategies, we not only brief the executive team, we incorporate group workshops and seminars for managers and team leaders.

    When the objective is to create a strong Social Network within the organization that creates a great place for everyone to work and increased profitability, it is essential that front line managers and executives are initiators and supporters of change.

    Group Training For Management and Executives

    These classes review the current state of the company's Social Network, the efficiency of information and resource sharing, where the critical hubs and connectors within the organization are and what can be done to support and reward these key employees that may not be represented on the organizational chart - but are essential team members.

    Training in Acknowledgment and programs to improve interactions with Millennials, recruiting and employee retention strategies are also a part of the customized system created after we "do the math" and map the network.

    Online and Webinar Based Corporate Training

    Webinars Combine the Interaction and Flexibility of a Conference Call with the Multi-Media Information of a Traditional Presentation

    Using an internet connection, Webinars can be accessed live or reviewed at your convenience from our archive. We offer private Corporate Webinars to securely present and discuss the issues we are consulting with your company on.

    Classes designed to train all employees in how to create a culture of Trust and Acknowledgment are highly effective in reducing turnover and increasing profitability.

    For Entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals, we offer Public Webinars that cover topics of interest for ongoing education. Sign up for our Newsletter to see announcements of upcoming Public Webinars on a variety of topics.

    Executive MBA Program Classes

    We work with several educational institutions to bring our research and strategies on enhancing corporate profitability, productivity and social networks to Executive MBA Programs. These courses are sometimes offered ala carte to local executive teams if they have colleagues in the program.

    Please contact Kathryn Booth if you would like to see our curriculum for supplemental classes and workshops for your MBA program.

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    Training and Learning Materials for Small Businesses, Individuals and Entrepreneurs

    Books by Scott Degraffenreid

    We have books available in eBook format as well as Paperback versions. These books are relatively short and filled with practical examples and tactics that you can implement in your business immediately.

    There should be audiobook versions available later in 2009, currently the eCourses are available in an audio version.

    eCourses by Scott Degraffenreid

    eCourses Use Multi-Media Presentations to Increase Retention, Engage All Learning Styles and Ensure All Team Members Get Updated Training.

    We have standard courses on:

    Millennial Issues: "Understanding Millennials", "Marketing to Millennials", "Human Beings 2.0" and "Crash Test Geniuses©"

    Acknowledgment: "Acknowledgment: Learning the Languages That Bring People Together" and "Authentic Trust"

    Referral Marketing: "Referral Marketing"

    eCourses Are Ideal For Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs

    Time is of the essence when you run or work in a small business and the 24/7 availability of eCourses online allow you to learn new strategies in managable chunks with no travel or time away from the office. Group licenses are available.

    Corporate Training Using eCourses

    For corporate clients and larger organizations, we can private label training or license courses for internal use.

    Public Webinars

    Our public Webinars cover topics of generals interest such as:

    • Employee Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
    • Team Training and Accelerated Training for Millennials
    • Marketing to Millennials

    We tailor Webinars to accomplish the following:

    • "Live" visual, step by step instructions and training
    • Feedback sessions that integrate Questions and Answers
    • Cost effective ways to inform and inspire older workers who are not prepared to deal with Millennials

    Webinars are announced to our mailing list through the newsletter and posted on the calendar.

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    Specialized Consulting Solutions Reduce Turnover and Increase Productivity

    The Millennial Generation and Its Interaction With Your Company's Culture and Operations Will Evolve at the Speed of Technology. This Accelerates Either Your Success or Your Irrelevance in the Market.

    Free Video to Share with Friends, Colleagues, Business Network and Colleagues..."Myths and Realities About Millennials"

    The Consulting Team at N2Millennials offers a unique blend of Statistical and Fiscal Analysis that measure and design solutions for three key aspects of your corporation or organization.

    Corporate Leadership and the Workforce - Employee Retention

    Overall Performance Measures - Increasing Shareholder Value

    Customer Retention and Improving Customer Service

    Our solutions are based on years of experience with a wide variety of corporations, all of whom have had serious issues with employee retention, preserving Tenure Equity, and difficulties providing quality customer service.

    The Millennial workforce responds differently to training and policies than previous generations and many employers and executives are frustrated with their attitudes and behaviors.

    Measurement, Accountability and Results

    Key team members have Forensic Accounting, CIO and CPA backgrounds that give us a distinct insight and focus on solutions that really make sense and have a measurable impact on the bottom line and shareholder value.

    Increasing productivity and profitability are side effects of creating positive dynamics in the workplace, improving team interactions and training and reducing turnover among new employees and highly experienced older employees.

    Ongoing Progress

    We create an emphasis on continuing education and follow-up. This means that we have more accountability and aren't just running in and offering some kind of feel good, buzzword du jour tactics we think might be a good idea. On the contrary, we work with your team to create evolving solutions that take commitment, communications, trust and respect for other team members.

    Because of this, we have a policy of reviewing whether or not we believe our team can make a measurable difference before we agree to a consulting contract.

    Scott Degraffenreid, our lead consultant has an unblemished record of producing significant reductions in employee turnover and increasing productivity in hundreds of companies.

    Other team members:Kathryn Booth, MBA

     

    How To Contact Our Team and Frequently Asked Questions

    Scott Degraffenreid - Press Inquiries, Speaking Engagements and Consulting

    Email: Scott@N2Millennials.com Phone: o 360.830.6692

    Kathryn Booth - Books, eCourses and Information About MBA Programs and the "ACE Challenge"

    Email: KBooth@N2Millennials.com Phone: 360.830.6692

    Solutions Architects - Corporate Consulting Inquiries

    Sales@N2Millennials.com

    Affiliate Support

    Email: AffiliateSupport@N2Millennials.com

    Frequently asked questions:

    Where can I get paperback copies of the books?

    Our newest versions of the Acknowledgment and Referral Marketing books as well as the first printing of "Understanding the Millennial Mind: A Menace or Amazing?" are available through the site and other venues now. Product Catalog

    Do you have Audiobook versions of the books?

    We expect to have these available later this year. Currently we do have audio versions of the eCourses that include a workbook. Product Catalog

    Why don't you call Millennials "Generation Y"?

    Generation Y was coined by a generational "expert" who was punning "Generation Why?" which is offensive to Millennials. It also implies that there Millennials are the next version of Generation X - which they are clearly and markedly not similar to.

    We hired a "Generational Consultant" and they suggested parties, awards and basically acting like "Mr. Rogers" or a TV psychologist to pacify our Millennial team members. What do you do that is different?

    Our strategies and actual consulting work are based on science, math and measurement of actual behavior...not anecdotal observations or opinions.

    There are clear patterns of behavior that cause Millennials to quit and to cause "problems" (aka Millennial Issues) - there are also clear patterns of behavior that channel their unique capabilities, increase profitability and create a better place to work for all employees, not just the Millennials.

    We pay a lot of attention to Tenure Equity and making sure that all employees are motivated and benefit.

    Why do they wear their pants halfway down or hanging off their butts?

    This is addressed in our course, but here is a partial explanation -
    First - they express a lot of individuality through the wide variety of underwear exposed...
    Also - they know it irritates older people and that amuses them.

     

    N2Millennials Newsletters

    2009

    January 2009 - Millennials as "Generation WE" Or Parroting Greenberg's Manifesto?

    March 2009 - Is It Time To Accept Change At the Pace Millennials Do?

    2008

    April 2008 - "Warning: Generational Apartheid"

    June 2008 - "I Object!" Rebuttal to 60 Minute's Segment on Millennials

    August 2008 - Millennial's Language and Lifestyle - Text Speak and Text Life

    October 2008 - Parenting Millennials - Back to School? Why Bother?

     

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    N2Millennials has a variety of books and e-courses by Scott Degraffenreid

    Click here to view our Product Catalog with descriptions of all our products which can be sorted by Title, Topic and Format

    Complex data analysis of Social Networks and Root Causes were used to create powerful and effective models for creating strong, healthy
    Social Networks (Acknowledgment), rapid, low-cost and highly profitable organic referral strategies (Referral Marketing) and
    what created and what motivates children, teens and young adults in the Millennial Generation (Millennials).

    Acknowledgment

    Books and eCourses on Acknowledgment"Blazing A TRAIL To Success: The New Art and Science of Acknowledgment" by Scott Degraffenreid
    Softcover book - $19.95 plus S&H, eBook - $9.95

    "Acknowledgment" eCourse - $39.95, eBundle - (eBook plus eCourse) $44.95

    Millennials

    Books and eCourses on Millennials aka Generation Y or Gen Y"Understanding the Millennial Mind: A Menace or Amazing?" by Scott Degraffenreid
    Softcover book - $24.98 plus S&H, eBook - Free!!

    Referral Marketing

    Books and eCourses on Referral Marketing"Embracing the NUDE Model: The New Art and Science of Referral Marketing" by Scott Degraffenreid
    Softcover book - $19.95 plus S&H, eBook - $9.95

    "Referral Marketing" eCourse - $39.95, eBundle - (eBook plus eCourse) $44.95

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