Harnessing the Power of the Millennial Generation Through Institutional Servant Leadership
Abstract
The Millennial Generation is categorically different from its predecessors. They will also occupy over fifty percent of the workforce within the next 10 years. The next generation of military leaders is also ideally adapted to thrive in the future operating environment. However, Millennials no longer approach their professions in the manner that the current military career path and leadership model support. They expect more involvement in their organizations and more attention from their leaders. To fully capitalize on this generation's potential, the Marine Corps should re-evaluate its approach to leadership. The Servant-Leader Model offers a viable approach to developing its next generation of leaders. This paper recommends several ways in which the Marine Corps can adapt to achieve this: 1) 360 degree performance reviews, 2) experimentation with flattened leadership structures focused on relationships and knowledge-sharing, and 3) implementing Servant-Leader training in Professional Military Education.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 02, 2016
- Accession Number
- AD1178795
Entities
People
- Rohit Y. Masih
Organizations
- Marine Corps University