In Conclusion …

GENERATION Y PRESENTS the next gigantic opportunity and the next considerable challenge for managers and business leaders in the new economy. As we have seen, Gen Yers are upbeat and full of self-esteem. They think education is cool, and they are paving the way to a more open, tolerant society. They also are volunteering more of their time to good causes than perhaps any generation in history.

These “global citizens born in the late seventies and early eighties” (GCBLSEEs) are determined to do meaningful work that makes a difference. They want to work with great teams of committed, high-quality people. They expect to work hard and to succeed beyond the wildest dreams of those who wish the best for them. They know already the ...

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