Is Clinging to Outdated Management Styles Hindering Our Ability to Lead Younger Generations?

I ask this question because for years, I have watched videos on the millennials, and how they behave which was obviously overgeneralized but honestly painted a fair picture of what was happening in most offices.

For years, discussions focused on Millennials' work preferences. Now, Gen Z is entering the workforce, and Gen Alpha is also on the horizon, bringing a whole new set of values and expectations.

Can Baby Boomers and Gen X leaders, accustomed to traditional methods, effectively manage these tech-savvy, fast-paced generations? The answer isn't simple.

A 2021 Forbes study revealed a concerning trend: Millennials average only 2 years and 9 months at a job, with Gen Z potentially even shorter. This was down from 5.2 years for Gen X and was dubbed the "Great Resignation".

So how do you plan for the long term when the majority of your workforce won’t be around in 3 years, have so many changing demands, and aren’t afraid to express their discontent?

The challenge is that while Boomers and Gen X might rely on established methods, Gen Z craves flexibility, purpose, and constant change. Add AI and the sharing economy, and we've got a workplace ripe for disruption.

My questions are: Are employers and HR prepared to embrace this change? And is Gen Z ready to lead, innovate, and drive the future forward?

Let's get the conversation started! As a Gen Z myself, with just over a year in my first job, I might be a living case study. Let me know in the comments what you think, sayonara!!