Chapter 20
Ten Millennial Stereotypes that Are Misinterpreted
IN THIS CHAPTER
Separating fact from fiction when it comes to stereotyping Millennials
Understanding how subtleties of words can turn a helpful insight into a dangerous stereotype
Discovering your role as a manager in breaking down these stereotypes
When looking at different areas of diversity and inclusion, you will be hard-pressed to find a topic as full of stereotypes and misconceptions as generational diversity. You’d be surprised at just how many labels people are willing to slap on Millennials (or any generation) — not even behind their backs, but right to their faces. In a world that is becoming increasingly politically correct, sometimes honesty is refreshing, and the ability to openly discuss how other generations view one another is what makes this topic so powerful. But who wants to be defined by stereotypes? No one, surely, but especially not Millennials, who have been pigeonholed from the moment they started entering the workplace.
It’s not that all of the stereotypes we cover here are completely false. Most stereotypes start with at least some kernel of truth, whether or not you choose to agree with it. In ...
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