Leading and managing ‘Generation Y’ was explored this evening at a lecture given by Dr Mary Collins, Head of Talent Development and Learning for Deloitte Ireland, as part of the RCSI Institute of Leadership Lessons in Leadership Lecture Series. This is the first lecture in the 2013-2014 Series which was delivered to more than 100 health professionals at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland), 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin.

Dr Collins shared her insights on leading and managing ‘Generation Y’ (i.e. those born after 1980) based on her doctoral research involving an in-depth study of over 500 professionals from this cohort.  The lecture will provide an overview of the intergenerational challenges in the modern workplace and practical strategies will be shared to enhance engagement and performance levels of this cohort.

Dr Mary Collins, Head of Talent Development and Learning for Deloitte Ireland said: "Generation Y are an ever-increasing part of our workforce and we need to look at how to ensure this generation engaged and performing at a really high level, while really enjoying their work. Also it is vital that time, energy and resources are invested in to listening and staying connected with Generation Y employees ensure that they feel connected and empowered."

Mr Dermot O’Flynn, Director of Professional Development the RCSI Institute of Leadership, said: "The Lessons in Leadership’ lecture series is being held to open up the debate on why leadership is so important and to empower those working in the health sector to develop appropriate leadership competencies. We are delighted Dr Mary Collins could join us this evening to share her insights on leading and managing Generation Y."

Dr Mary Collins has been working in the organisation development and talent management field for more than 14 years and lectures part-time on these topics for MSc programmes at the RCSI Institute of Leadership DCU, and NUI Maynooth, in addition to her role in Deloitte. Mary completed her doctorate in 2010, with her research focus on enhancing the psychological contract of ‘Generation Y’ in the professional service sector to enhance performance and engagement levels. She is co-authoring a book due to be published in February 2014 with the Institute of Chartered Accountants titled ‘Managing Smart People and Other Professionals.’

The RCSI Institute of Leadership is Ireland's only third level institution dedicated exclusively to developing the leadership and management capacity of health professionals. While the Institute is a fully academic institution, it maintains close connections with the world of healthcare delivery and its programmes are characterised by flexibility, speed of response, customer service and a blended learning approach that allows our students to learn while continuing to work. The Institute has campuses in Dublin, Bahrain ansd Dubai and it also deliver programmes in Abu Dhabi, Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

2013/2014 Programme
4 December 2013
Dr Mary Collins, Talent Manager Deloitte & Touche 
'Leading & Managing Generation Y’

22 January 2014  
Ms Hilary Sanfey, Professor of Surgery and Vice Chair of Educational Affairs SIU University, Illinois, USA
‘Leading in your Setting’

12 February 2014  
Mr Brendan Noonan, Vice President Learning & Development, Emirates Airline, Dubai , UAE
‘Leadership Lessons from a Global Airline Company’

14 May 2014 
Mr Jimmy Sheehan, Galway Clinic
‘The Leadership Challenge in the Private Healthcare Sector’