I was reminded that anyone born in the 1984 – 2000 generation is considered a millennial. My son was born in 1984. He sits on that tipping edge. Right where the slope starts upwards once again – into a new approach to communication.
We’ve heard that the new generation is computer literate – their source of information flows most often through electronic means. This generation texts (oops, talks) constantly via cell phones, Facebook sites and twitter.
This is generalized. Millennials will also fast for an extended period from electronics. And some will find that a weekly fast is helpful.
Millennials work from story and use media to communicate with each other and the world. An older approach of “reasoning” and “systematic lists” doesn’t come easily to the Millennial.
Again, this is a generalization. My son is logical and works well training others with a systematized approach.
But many are not. To them, the point comes through a story that illustrates the point. Written blogs like this one are being eclipsed by video blogs that are visual. Email is becoming obsolete as a way of “talking” to each other – that’s being left to Facebook and twitter!
It’s a new world, and we have the great opportunity to work within this world. I’m excited to do so. But it does mean a whole new approach to communicating!