63% of Millennials have obtained a college degree but are they ready to lead at work? When surveyed, 30% or Millennials felt they weren’t prepared to handle difficult employees, build relationships, motivate others, and conflict resolution that occur in the workforce.  This is according to a new report about Millennial work readiness in the academics industry. As an organization or leader, there are several ways you can address this issue.  Consider the following:

1. Use mentoring to reinforce soft skills needed on the job
2. Consider lateral promotions when upward mobility is not an option
3. Explain how a Millennial’s role connects to the bigger picture
4. Coach continually and in the moment
5. Create project-based roles opposed to hierarchical roles
6. Provide formal and informal learning opportunities to learn soft skills

Learn more on how you can prepare Millennials to grow and meet leadership demands.