Why I Like to Work on Projects - Motivation of Generation Y

Featuring Ruth Lechler, and Martina Huemann - February 15, 2023

Overview

What motivates Generation Y to work on projects? Young professionals are increasingly looking for a specific work environment characterized by opportunities for learning, meaningfulness and achievement. Projects outcomes offer the kind of work environment that fits the expectations of young professionals quite well. In this session, we share our findings from the research project, The Future of Project Work, and discuss what motivates young professionals to work on projects. Young project professionals are specifically attracted to this work, as projects fulfill their needs for autonomy, learning, purpose and social connections. We will discuss the motivators of young project professionals and how organizations can support project management careers.

Learning Objectives

What motivates Generation Y to work on projects? Young professionals are increasingly looking for a specific work environment characterized by opportunities for learning, meaningfulness and achievement. Projects outcomes offer the kind of work environment that fits the expectations of young professionals quite well. In this session, we share our findings from the research project, The Future of Project Work, and discuss what motivates young professionals to work on projects. Young project professionals are specifically attracted to this work, as projects fulfill their needs for autonomy, learning, purpose and social connections. We will discuss the motivators of young project professionals and how organizations can support project management careers.

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The Future of Project Work: Generation Y’s Motivation

by Ruth Lechler Daniel Nicholls October 27, 2023

Acknowledgements: Laura Schofield

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