They are used to looking out for themselves. Unless you are willing to take the time to meet the challenge, you will most likely not be successful at bringing members of this generation into your organization. You must be willing to provide Xers access to information. The cliche coined some years ago fits perfectly. Maximizing the creativity of Xers means you must learn to listen.
Communication is the most important skill in life.
To practice effective communication you must understand another's views before being understood. By practicing effective communication you must learn to trust because two or more people working together will produce far better results then anything one person can do alone. Listening and trusting open the door to learning to have fun. Well, it can still be, if you let it. Although there are many preconceived ideas about Generation X, I suggest that you put them aside and use the following tips to manage Xers in your organization.