A Manager's Guide to Millennials in the Workplace

Who are the millennials and why are they mocked and scorned? Do they even deserve all the hate they're getting from other generations and fellow millennials? 

This millennial manual by INSEAD breaks down five truths about the demographic and offers five tips to organisations and managers for enabling this diverse group of individuals to excel and make invaluable contributions at work. 

Emotional Capital for Managers

Despite spending much time and resources developing ambitious strategies, why do some leaders still fail to execute them?

Based on articles and research by INSEAD faculty, this slideshare explores how managers can boost that one vital – but often neglected – element within the organisation: emotional capital. 

Albena Delcheva

“Learning is limitless.”

Albena Delcheva

Senior Manager Supply Chain, Jabil
Executive Master in Change 2018

 

In three sentences or less, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

I was born in a small city in Bulgaria, 30 minutes away from the border between Greece and Turkey. My name, Albena, means “wild mountain peonies”, symbolising health and beauty. I am Bulgarian and Armenian by blood, Canadian by pride and French by heart.

 

Any fun facts?

Mouna Benyahia

“I believe the best is yet to come.”

Mouna Benyahia

Head of Marketing, Strategy & Execution – Asia Pacific, Merck Life Science
Global Executive MBA 2017

 

In three sentences or less, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

Soraya Dankoro

“I’m an ordinary woman aiming for extraordinary things.”

Soraya Dankoro

CEO, CorpFocus
MBA 2014

 

In three sentences or less, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

I grew up in Benin in a loving, outspoken and demanding family. My parents were doctors who wanted us to outperform them. But fundamentally, I am the most ordinary woman who aims to achieve great things and make her people proud.

 

Any fun facts?

Ramya Ragupathi

“No one should be limited by circumstances they didn’t choose.”

Ramya Ragupathi

Founder & Director, Oh My Goodness!
MBA 2014

 

In three sentences or less, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

I am the founder of Singapore’s only gluten-free certified food company that is also halal and food safety certified, as well as a social enterprise. I am also a yoga practitioner and teacher.

 

Any fun facts?

Elena Arens

“I have a vision that the future will be built upon my contribution.”

Elena Arens

Senior Software Engineer, BHP
MBA 2012

 

In three sentences or less, could you tell us a little more about yourself?

I’m an entrepreneur with a passion for technology and innovation, and a strong bias for action and discovery. I enjoy data, insights, and unusual perspectives. And, oddly enough, behavioural biology.

 

Any fun facts?