Hiring, Managing,
and Inspiring the
Millennial WorkforceLEVERAGING POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES FOR MAXIMUM RESULTS
Today’s Panel
Todd Shapiro
Vice President
Perry Fails
Vice President, Manufacturing
David Strickler
President
Background and Education
Born and raised in Iowa
Grew up in the home building industry
Very beginning of Generation X
Graduate of Iowa State University
Raised 3 millennial generation children
Lived in Minnesota the past 17 years
Work History
Continued work in the home building Industry
Plant Engineer Omega Cabinets
Corporate Plant Engineer VT Industries
Utilities Engineer Kraft Foods
Production Manager WoodHarbor Mouldings
and Millwork
VP of Manufacturing Dura Supreme Cabinetry
PRESENTATION: APRIL 15, 2016
CANCUN, MEXICO
Introduction
David Strickler is President of SuperNova International and its affiliate company AP Lazer, based in Lansing, Michigan.
AP Lazer is manufacturer of industrial laser machines with applications across numerous industries including wood working.
The team at AP Lazer covers all aspects of the business from machine design, material supply, assembly, quality control, customer service, warehouse, marketing, sales and distribution.
David has a broad background. Prior to working for AP Lazer, he worked as a product development engineer, automotive production manager, investment banker, private equity and venture capital investor and business development consultant.
He has a Masters in Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University.
AP Lazer and the Woodworking Industry
1. We aim to help wood workers find fast and efficient
ways to cut intricate shapes using our AP Lazer
machines
2. We want to help wood workers tap into the
personalization and customization trend by allowing
them to etch digital graphic designs on wood products
3. We also want to help diversify the wood worker’s
revenue stream by allowing them to process other
materials such as plastic, glass, granite, etc. and
expand their customer base
Millennials Defined Born between 1980 and 2000
44 Million already in the workforce
46 Million more to come
76% of those already in workforce plan to leave their current job
AKA:
Gen Y
The Nintendo Generation
The Microwave Generation
Generation Next
Generation Why
The Echo Boomers
The Trophy Generation
Source: Bob Nelson, PhD, Nelson Motivation, Inc.
Millennials Defined
Well educated
High aspirations for themselves
Lofty sense of who they are & what they do matters
Love all things high-tech
Have, and expect, instant connections
Highly optimistic
Socially responsible
Positive Attributes
Techno Wizards – avid users of all types of technology
Fast learners
Extremely resourceful at seeking and finding answers
Optimistic
Great work ethic
Motivated to complete tasks, high achievers
Challenges
Overconfident (the “seldom right, but never in doubt” syndrome)
Inflated self worth attitude
Expect to have meaning and purpose to their jobs on day 1
Need constant challenges (entertainment???)
Want high pay to start, combined with job status and respect
Need constant, instantaneous feedback and praise
Strong sense of “entitlement”
Key Questions:
Do you see problems or opportunities?
How must your business change in order to fully leverage the energy
and skills of the Millennials workforce?
Cultural changes that will attract and inspire
Management style changes that will bring about the best results
Process changes that will create smooth operations
How do we attract Millennials?
How do we inspire Millennials?
How do we reward Millennials?
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