KID’S LIST

I hated it when managers from my previous work tell me that “I’m too young to understand” or that I should listen to them because “they have enough experience” .  Please don’t get me wrong, I highly respect someone’s expertise, experience and knowledge they bring to the table as problems occur almost the same every time.  But what I don’t understand are the assumptions that their ways are better than others and their ways are the ONLY way.

Yesterday, I was having a meeting with a younger and very intelligent Program Manager.  After our meeting, I mentioned to her that I’m having a writer’s block.  I really don’t consider myself a writer.  But, as a part of my leadership training I am constantly asked to reflect as often as possible – like everyday.  WOW, come to find out she blogs and she reflects also on a consistent basis!  She suggested that instead of writing, perhaps I could just make a list (Any topic) – then go from there.  So let me try it:

10 POSSIBLE REASONS TO LISTEN TO “KIDS”

1. They’re limitless and more brave to take chances
2. They have new ideas not driven by self-interest
3. They have no filters, they say it how they want to say it
4. They do not worry about consequences
5. They’re more creative, maybe driven by the advance technology around them
6. They actually LISTEN
7. Their decisions are not based on timing, cost and quality, HAHA (That’s for my PMs)
8. They love to talk based on ignorance and non-sense, which ends up being tools for creative thinking
9. They’re optimistic
10. They do not see any color – everyone’s equal to them.