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Training Generation Y has become a new topic of discussion amongst the training community.

Constantly I hear that trainers are frustrated, exhausted, and sick to death of trying to accommodate Gen-yers in the classroom. I’ve heard many times that there is just no training a generation that is disrespectful, distracted, uninterested and acts like they already know everything. Trainers are quick to tell me stories of unruly participants texting on cell phones in class, talking over participants in group discussions, and not knowing the first thing about working in a business environment.

As I must acknowledge that there are plenty of bad examples out there in our training rooms, I do want to propose that some of the “problems” we see with generation Y are because we as trainers are lacking a little perspective. It must also be noted that not all problem individuals are from generation Y. It is important to remember that people are individuals first, and then an age….something so many of us are quick to forget.

So before we get into what’s going on with generation Y, and why so many trainers are complaining lately of this newest group of young folks to enter the workforce. Let’s first gain some perspective on the different generations in the classroom.

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Yep - You read that right. I’m starting a training blog.

Is this really a good idea?

….we’ll see…

To be continued…