Here are 2 great articles that open the door to understanding future generations.

Understanding people and the environment is the key to being prepared for the future.  Those that understand them will be able to take advantage of upcoming opportunities missed by others.

For comparing Gen X to Gen Y view:  http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130515141810-5973711-5-things-you-don-t-know-about-gen-y

For comparing Gen Y to Gen Z view:  http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2012/12/21/why-the-next-generation-will-hate-gen-y/

No summary is perfect for every person, but these articles give us a good, general idea.

Thanks to Penelope Trunk