Lynda - Working with Creative Millennials (2017)

Statistics show that young creatives will change jobs every 18–24 months. This trend can make mentoring a challenge, and renders many existing methods of employee training and retention outdated. Navigating this new professional landscape can be frustrating for creatives of all generations. In this course, you can gain insights into the millennial mindset, and learn techniques for working effectively with young creatives. Join Petrula Vrontikis as she shares what millennials value, and highlights their unique internal and external challenges. In addition, she walks through how to create a workplace in which millennials can thrive and grow as leaders.

Topics include:

* Defining the generations and the creative nomad
* What millennials value
* Resilience in life and work
* Creating the ideal millennial workplace
* Keeping millennials motivated
* Cultivating communication and team-building skills
* Giving effective critiques and feedback
* Having difficult conversations
* Designing an optimal working environment
* Cultivating leadership
* New modes of leadership