Millennials: Rendezvous with Destiny?
Abstract
The Millennial Generation (born between 1982 and about 2002) is showing characteristics and tendencies that lead generational theorists to believe that this generation will become America's next "Hero" generation. However, the post-Cold War/post-9/11 "globalized" world of the future will be replete with challenges that will demand complex, adaptive learning coupled with patient yet tenacious execution across multiple disciplines. This paper provides a generational profile of the Millennials and examines where this current generation of young Americans "fits" into generational cycle theory. The primary challenges facing the Millennials in the future (specifically, by the year 2025) are examined as a generic planning roadmap. While current research reveals an overall positive assessment of this generation there are potential generational flaws that could derail the Millennials. Finally, Millennial success will be highly dependent on the interaction with their preceding generations (Baby Boomers and Generation X). Recommendations are provided to effectively understand and mentor young Millennials.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 05, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA478419
Entities
People
- Frederick L. Fahlbusch
Organizations
- United States Army War College