Closing the Generation Y/Management Gap

Some of what we read about ‘Gen Y’ is exciting (they are super-talented, highly motivated); and some more damning (they are selfish, with a sense of entitlement). Some say there is nothing new under the sun and ‘Gen Y’ is merely an immature ‘Gen X’. What’s not in question is that there exists a disconnect between Generation Y and their employers; in terms of perspective and expectations. This disconnect can and must be bridged to create maximum value in an organization. This Idea suggests how it can be done.