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10 November 2024

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Hey friend,

This week I'm shining a light on my effort rather than my achievements. Whether I did my best work even if the result wasn't what I would have liked. And by "work" I take it to include my personal life too. It's a good idea to think of it as a spotlight, highlighting the important ways in which you are doing your best.

Some Thoughts

When making decisions we often know the costs but don’t know the benefits. This makes decision making difficult. For example, we know that eating healthily means we cannot eat takeout daily. We know the benefits more-or-less, but what are they exactly? Will we avoid a heart attack in 12 years and 28 days? Similarly, will going on a writing course get me a promotion as a PM? Maybe, maybe not. When making decisions try to think more deeply about the unknown benefits. Write down possible benefits and guess at a percentage chance that they will occur. It’s not exact, but it gives you a much better view of what’s possible.

What you will learn this week:

🙋‍♀️ How millennials are changing the workplace

✏️ How to use your unique leadership skills for good

👨‍💻 The major upside of growing up with technology

Why Millennial Project Managers are Redefining Remote Leadership

Introduction

Millennials are changing the workplace. And showing the way to Gen Z who will change it even more. By saying no to things that just do not work for them. You may not agree with it but it’s happening. The people-pleasing of the past is quickly ending. First to fall is the traditional office.

Remote work has transformed from a temporary solution into a permanent fixture in many industries. Millennials, who make up 40% of today’s workforce, find themselves in a unique position to lead this shift. Having grown up with technology, valuing flexibility, and favouring collaboration over rigid hierarchies, Millennial managers are well-equipped to navigate remote project management.

But how exactly should the Millennial project manager do their work? How do they show their independence and new ideas while not making enemies in the corporate hierarchy?

Let’s look at the strategies Millennial managers are using to lead remote projects. Drawing from these practices, personal experience and industry best practices, we’ll explore how to leverage Millennial strengths to overcome common remote work challenges and lead teams effectively.

Understanding the Millennial Manager’s Strengths in Remote Leadership

Digital Native Advantage

Millennials are the first generation to grow up with the internet, social media, and smartphones as a large part of their lives.

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Its almost 2025 folks.

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Postscript

What topics would you like us to write about? What's bothering you, interests you, or you just cant find good info about? Let me know.

Until next time,

Jonathan (The Effective Project Manager)

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