It’s a one-on-one relationship. If you want to work with millennials in an effective manner, get to know them! Where are they coming from and what do they want to do with their lives? What do they need to get there? Then help mentor or coach them to that goal.
Provide training. It once was a given in our workforce, that we trained mid-level managers for the job. Diversity training, Communication skills, Team-building, Leadership skills – these are all training programs that were part of our workforce. They seemed to have disappeared over the last decade. And right when we need them the most! Equip your millennials with the skills they need to be leaders.
Adopt frequent performance management reviews. You’ve heard the comments about how millennials were always given rewards – even when they weren’t on winning teams! Perhaps there’s some truth to that, because indeed, millennials like and need on-going performance management – not just a once-a-year review. Find a way to provide frequent feedback to the millennials in your workforce.