The Kids are Alright
Posted by Richard Kuhlenschmidt Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:47:18 GMT
Via Tame the Web, there is a new book coming out which examines the new generation kids who grew up on video games and are now entering the workforce.
The Kids Are Alright: How the Gamer Generation Is Changing the Workplace by John Beck and Mike Wade.
Think video games are kids’ stuff? Think again. According to authors John C. Beck and Mitchell Wade, all those hours immersed in game culture have created masses of employees with unique attributes. This new generation that’s 90 million strong has an amazing ability to multitask, solves problems creatively, and brings unexpected leadership to the table. But to tap these skills, we need to understand and appreciate the different ways gamers think and behave. The Kids Are Alright dispels common myths about gamers and reveals them as committed, team-oriented people who play to win.
From from Harvard Business School press.
