Coaching through questions

You've all heard the statistics on Millennials -- they're fast becoming a dominant force in the economy. For example, at Price Waterhouse Coopers, two-thirds of its employees are in their 20s and 30s. As executive coaches, you have heard leadership concerns about managing Millennials and references to their needs, as if they require completely different things from their employers than the rest of you. However, if you listen closely to Millennials, what they want is no different from what research has proved all employees want in the workplace -- a sense of purpose transparency, and a say in what they do. Moreover, there's clear evidence in both the research and popular press to support the need for employee engagement and purposeful work. So the issue isn't just about how to deal with Millennials in the workforce. It's about engaging employees across all generations. And nothing works better at fostering good listening than coaching.