What are some of the steps you can take to bridge the generational divides at your organization and prepare for leadership transitions? The new book, Working Across Generations, helps you think about your role, whether you are a member of the traditional generation, a baby boomer, Generation Xer, or a millennial:
For example, millennials can concentrate on developing core skills and learning from more experienced staff.
Gen Exers should improving their management skills and focus on strengthening relationships between millennials and baby boomers.
Baby boomers can use their influence to promote emerging leaders and increase their level of authority.
Members of the silent generation may become mentors to Gen Xers and millennals, sharing lessons they have learned over the years.
The book contains many examples and exercises to help you reflect on your values and to determine what steps to take next.
Working Across Generations: Defining the Future of Nonprofit Leadership (Jossey-Bass 2008) is written by Frances Kunreuther, director of the Building Movement Project, Helen Kim, a nonprofit consultant, and Robby Rodriguez, executive director of the SouthWest Organizing Project.
Click here to learn more about the book and to read the first chapter
People interested in Next Generation Nonprofit Boards might want to read a BoardSource report on the subject.
http://www.boardsource.org/Spotlight.asp?ID=14.401
Posted by: Ed Kelleher | November 17, 2008 at 09:50 AM
Thank you Ed, this is a useful report!
Posted by: Jimmy Tom | November 17, 2008 at 10:06 AM