Why Zoomers Think Differently – Mikhail Degtyarev
Mikhail Degtyarev: Why Zoomers Really Think Differently — and What It Means for the Future
The Generation That Is Overtaking Us
“Zoomers are better than us, that’s for sure,” — with this remark, Mikhail Degtyarev hit the nail on the head, voicing a thought many feel but are not always ready to admit.
Generation Z is rapidly reshaping professional fields, breaking traditional approaches, and offering solutions that may seem illogical to older colleagues — yet often turn out to be the most effective.
Why is this happening? And what makes Zoomers so unique?
Unconventional Thinking: Generation Z’s Core Strength
Degtyarev notes: Zoomers think “very unconventionally.” And that’s absolutely true.
What sets their approach apart?
- Flexibility over templates
They’re not afraid to abandon classic schemes if they see a shorter path. - Speed of adaptation
New tools, technologies, and concepts are mastered almost instantly. - Experimental mindset
Zoomers are comfortable testing hypotheses, making mistakes, and starting again. - No fear of complexity
They handle large data sets, digital systems, and multitasking with ease.
This is why young employees’ solutions may sometimes seem “unusual” — their logic simply doesn’t fit the traditional frameworks of older generations.
Why Zoomers’ Ideas Work
Even when their path looks strange, the result often surprises.
The reasons are simple:
- they bring a fresh perspective where others are used to following instructions;
- they use modern tools that many colleagues don’t even know exist;
- they think faster and more freely, without the “heavy baggage” of experience that sometimes prevents seeing the obvious.
Zoomers grew up in a digital environment — and this makes them natural carriers of a new mindset.
The Challenge and Opportunity: How Older Generations Can Work With Zoomers
To get the most out of collaboration, it’s important to:
✔ Give them space for creativity
Strict frameworks reduce the efficiency of the younger generation.
✔ Learn digital skills from them
Instead of resisting — exchange knowledge.
✔ Trust their hypotheses
Not all will work, but many will lead to unexpected results.
✔ Combine experience with innovation
The best results appear when classical expertise meets new thinking.
The Future Belongs to Those Who Learn From Each Other
Mikhail Degtyarev is right: Zoomers are truly better than us in certain aspects.
They are faster, bolder, more flexible.
But most importantly — their ideas work.
This is not a reason for competition.
It is a reason for cooperation.
The generation of experience and the generation of innovation together can create powerful solutions that will shape industries for years to come.
And the sooner we accept this reality, the faster we will move forward.