http://blogs.technet.com/b/cdnitmanagers/archive/2007/10/09/podcast-interview-with-michael-furdyk-one-of-teen-people-s-20-teens-that-will-change-the-world.aspxThis is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with leading professionals. In this blog, I interview Michael Furdyk . I was asked for a panel/speaker recommendation for the fall OECD conference which Canada is hosting and Michael's nameen-USTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)http://blogs.technet.com/b/cdnitmanagers/archive/2007/10/09/podcast-interview-with-michael-furdyk-one-of-teen-people-s-20-teens-that-will-change-the-world.aspx#2163675Sat, 13 Oct 2007 03:32:31 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:2163675Stephen Ibaraki, FCIPS, ISP, sibaraki@cips.ca<p>Don Tapscott also talks about this generation and how to engage. There's an interview here where you can get added insights. We at CIPS also did an Academic Youth Forum and webcast where youth attitudes were highlighted to support broader engagement in technology education. You can find out more at www.cips.ca and clicking the News link and looking at the September issues of CIPS Connections--our newsletter.</p> <p>Best regards,</p> <p>Stephen</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2163675" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/cdnitmanagers/archive/2007/10/09/podcast-interview-with-michael-furdyk-one-of-teen-people-s-20-teens-that-will-change-the-world.aspx#2161717Fri, 12 Oct 2007 20:02:32 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:2161717Ruth Morton<p>That's a great question. I think many of us from older generations struggle with relating to those that are coming through the ranks after us. This new generation has grown up with the Internet and has had all this access to information which, I believe, has given them a unique world view. The world is a much smaller place for them and they are more aware of the problems and challenges that the world is facing. </p> <p>In order to understand them, talk to them. Ask for their opinions and ideas. Don't simply dismiss them as being too young. I think you'll find that they have fresh ideas and viewpoints.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2161717" width="1" height="1">http://blogs.technet.com/b/cdnitmanagers/archive/2007/10/09/podcast-interview-with-michael-furdyk-one-of-teen-people-s-20-teens-that-will-change-the-world.aspx#2154817Thu, 11 Oct 2007 22:54:44 GMTd5e57398-b9ef-4490-9955-07cbb4e4a80d:2154817Wil<p>How do you interact with this youth gen when we know so little?</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://blogs.technet.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=2154817" width="1" height="1">