How Generation X managers can excel with millennial teams

A millennial is someone born between 1980 and 2000. Generation X were born between 1967 and 1979. However, some slight variations on start and end dates exist in the data provided. Most millennials have lived in the digital era most of their lives.

They are highly stereotyped and a lot of biases exist around this generation. Common misperceptions are that they seek ‘instant gratification’ and have a poor work ethic. Some dynamics driving misunderstanding between the two generations include: