Mind the Gap: Technology, Millennial Leadership and the Cross-Generational Workforce (Essay‪)‬

This paper has been double-blind peer reviewed to meet the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) HERDC requirements. It comes as no surprise that different generations respond to and utilise emerging technology in vastly different ways. However as more Millenniats take on leadership positions within academic libraries, their attitudes towards and uses of technology may bring conflicting expectations for leadership to the forefront. What are the generational traits and motivations of the Millennial and how will they manifest themselves as a style of leadership? What are some areas of tension arising from Millennial leadership and technology utilisation, and what steps can the Millennial leader take to alleviate such tension?