Thursday’s Assignment
Big Idea: Growing older in the workplace isn’t something to fear (it can actually work to your advantage)
Outline:
- Intro – a personal story about being older and managing a team of young people. How nerve-wracking it can be to not be considered “hip” anymore.
- Studies on diversity of ages in the workplace
- Example 1 of an older person in their job who is really inspiring (possibly Bill Gates, because you wouldn’t expect him to be as cool as he is – and he’s untraditionally cool)
- Offer tips on how to manage young people (being open to new ideas, giving lots of freedom, staying in tune)
- Tips on how to stay current with technology and tools (learn even if you don’t try, let your team guide you into the ones that are important)
- Tips on finding your inner “cool” (think about what makes you passionate and what your team can learn from and look up to in you)
Subheads:
Over 40? Welcome Aboard
If Bill Gates Is Cool, So Are You
Ditch the Urban Dictionary – Be Yourself Instead
It’s Okay That The Kids Are Trying It (And You Can, Too)
What Mom Said Is True
Alissa R.