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  Book Reviews October 7, 2008
Generation Y
 
By P Sheahan

Hardie Grant Books, 2005

$29.95

Generation Y are the 4.5 million Australians born between 1978 and 1994. These ambitious, tech-savvy trendsetters are not only the future of the workforce, but according to author Peter Sheahan, they are also setting the tone for how all generations need to be managed.

In his book, Generation Y: Thriving (and Surviving) with Generation Y at Work, Sheahan says that while this generation can prove difficult to manage, they are also extremely innovative and passionate when you can engage them. In the first lengthy chapter, Sheahan provides a deep insight into the mindset of this new generation, examining everything from their tech savvy and street smart ways, through to their sceptical and impatient natures. Sheahan then looks at this in the context of the workplace and provides practical solutions for the entire employment cycle, from attracting Generation Y through to managing, training, developing and exiting.

Sheahan makes a number of interesting points around management styles of older generations, and notes astutely that ‘Power trips are out; respect is in.’The pitfalls of generational conflicts are outlined, and Sheahan employs a number of case studies to illustrate the effective management of Generation Y.



28 June 2005

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