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Discussion Questions for "Preparing Millennials to Lead"

1. In what ways could the distinctive learning and communication styles of the Millennial generation affect how they function as future leaders?

2. Will the Millennial generation prove to be better or worse at leadership than their predecessors were?

3. How will the Millennial generation's extensive use of technology either boost or hinder their success?

4. Have the members of the Millennial generation been handicapped by the exstensive sturcture and support provided by their teachers and parents?

5. Are the expectations of Millennials too high and unrealistic?

6. In what ways to Millennials manage time differently than their predecessors?

7. Do Millennials have the necessary patience and "vision" to become the leaders of tomorrow?

8. Do the Millennails have the capacity to become "The Greatest Generation?"

Please add to these questions and join the discussion thread.

Questions from Baldwin:

1 - Why do exceptions to known qualities within the Millennial Generation (or any generation) exist? How can we account for these qualities? 2 - What influences individuals most - familial qualities, community qualities, or generational qualities? 3 - What qualities of the Millennial Generation will serve most beneficial to them? What qualities will serve least beneficial? 4 - How will the Millennial Generation be impacted by the fact that they are less likely to serve in the military? 5 - How can the Millennial Generation overcome their negative qualities and become the "Greatest Generation?" 6 - How will the Great Recession and terrorist attacks positively impact the Millennial Generation? 7 - How will the Millennial Generation be impacted by their lesser likelihood to participate in organized religion? 8 - How does social networking impact the social relationships and expectations of the Millennial Generation? 9 - How will the 9/11 attacks impact how the Millennial Generation deal with immigration and increasing multiculturalism? 10 - Why does the Millennial Generation have a greater acceptance of non-conformity and alternative forms of self-expression than previous generations? Is this a sign of cultural degradation or expanded creativity? 11 - How has the growth of encouraging positive self-esteem within schools and families impacted the Millennial Generation?

Questions from Fox Chapel Area High School:
 * 1) Do you feel that the learning process is too impersonal?
 * 2) Do you feel that older generations stereotype you, or do they take the time to get to know you individually?
 * 3) How often do you seek advice from older generations? How independent are you when it comes to making decisions. How much freedom do you have in your choices? Class selection, career choice, who to be friends with?
 * 4) How do older generations differ in their sense of right and wrong compared to your generation? Are there things that you do that you feel are good, but older generations feel are bad?
 * 5) How well does your school prepare you for real world jobs. Do they offer real world learning opportunities. What do you think they could be doing better?
 * 6) Valuing time. How are your values different then older generations? How do you balance your time when it comes to your work, and your personal life? How are you taught to budget your time to be successful?
 * 7) So much is made of the technological capabilities of this generation and how beneficial this is. Do you see any drawbacks to this technology-dominated world?

Questions from Roots School System:

1. How big a role does technology play in defining the millennial generation?

2. The compression of time and space brought about by Globalization in todays world has made territorial boundaries exceedingly arbitrary. Will the onset of globalization make the millennials better leaders than their predecessors?

3. “The future success of the millennials will be dependent upon how they are groomed for future leadership today”. Can the Generation Xers “train” the millennials adequately to ensure better future prospects?