Comments on: People Love Change (No Really, They Do!)

By: Maanda

Maanda — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:56:01 +0000

A change dpends on generation . Today people are living in a world of chnges bt half of the world are not in a good favour of changes . Todays gels n boys love it changes because its from the spirit & souls

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By: Michael Kanazawa

Michael Kanazawa — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:40:08 +0000

Thanks, Phil, for your interst in my work and sharing the ideas here.

I appreciate the comments and perspectives here as well. To add to that conversation, one thing that is universal across generations is that people do their best when their working for a cause, not just a paycheck. They also do their best when they feel like they are having a real impact on the orgnaization, not just grinding out and endless set of tasks. That goes for baby boomers through Gen Y’s….it’s universal. Engaging people actively in meaningful, strategic change pays huge dividends with all generations.

Mike

By: Miki

Miki — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 06:17:49 +0000

I think that age generalizations are offered up because they’re convenient—an easy way to categorize people. But, like most generalizations, I think they are more of a marketers dream and not reality.

I think change is most difficult when it pulls us out of our comfort zone.

There are plenty of Boomers, Gen X’ers and Y’ers who like their comfort zones just the way they are.

I agree with Mike that it’s not change itself, but how it’s done that makes people dig in their heels.

According to a major CEO study by IBM being “hungry for change” is one of the five hallmarks of the “Enterprise of the Future.” Read about it at http://www.leadershipturn.com/leading-factors-the-future-of-business/ and join me for ongoing exploration every Saturday.

By: Heidi Miller

Heidi Miller — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:39:15 +0000

I think that it depends on the generation you’re speaking of. Radio agers (those born before 1946) generally do not like change. They will do it, but you have to break it into manageable steps and let them kick and scream along the way. Generation X’ers (born between 1964 and 1976), on the other hand, thrive on change. Listen to Avenue Q’s finale song “It’s Only for Now” to understand that Gen X’ers expect and welcome change on a daily and monthly basis. If you try to tell a Gen X’er that the company will always be there for them or that it won’t ever change, they’ll laugh in your face. Or possibly roll their eyes.

So it depends on what you grew up with, I think.