Leadership Style for Millennial Generation, Five Leadership Theories, Systematic Literature Review

At present, the employees of the company have started to shift from the old generation to the millennial generation who have very different styles and characteristics compared to the previous generation who have the nature to care only about themselves but are very reliable in terms of technology. Companies must adapt quickly and apply appropriate leadership style techniques to achieve optimal company performance in the midst of dominating millennial generation employees. This article aims to identify effective leadership styles in dealing with millennial generation employees by considering the five current leadership theories in the context of workforce change. This study uses a systematic literature review. Next, it explores the strengths and weaknesses of the five leadership styles for millennial employees to understand the leadership styles that are appropriate for the millennial generation. The conclusion shows that a combination of the five leadership style approaches is needed to accommodate millennial characteristics that differ from previous generations under the name of a civilized innovation leadership approach.