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Leadership change is happening today in organizations all across the United States. In both business and the nonprofit social sector, as well as in government and foundations, long-time leaders are talking about what they will do next and wondering who will take their place while new generations prepare for the future. It is a time of great hope and possibility, and a time of challenge and loss. Working Across Generations offers those working in and affiliated with nonprofit groups the opportunity to think ahead and to proceed thoughtfully during this turbulent period of change. It presents a comprehensive look at the leadership transition and generational shift that?the nonprofit sector faces and gives readers practical advice on how they can prepare for this inevitable shift in healthy ways.
The authors provide a range of ideas on how to approach generational shifts in leadership so that the contributions of long-time leaders are valued, new and younger leaders' talent is recognized, and groups are better prepared to?work across generational divides. Giving context to these differences, they explore the current assumptions about the upcoming transition between generations in the social sector; introduce new ideas or frames for thinking about generational leadership change; and examine how this change poses individual, organizational, and systemic challenges for those in the social sector. In addition, they provide numerous examples and practical exercises to show how to address these issues. The book concludes with critical advice on how to communicate across generations and key recommendations for future research and action.
Synopsis:
Praise for Working Across Generations
"A much-needed addition to the field of nonprofit leadership. Nuanced, balanced, optimistic, and practical, Working Across Generations should be required reading for anyone who cares about the sustainability of this essential sector."
—Akaya Windwood, president and CEO, Rockwood Leadership Institute
"Challenging the collective belief that the leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector is about retiring baby boomers, Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez offer a new set of lenses to look deeply at the existing data, reframe the problem, and reimagine fresh solutions to support the field. This book is a must for practitioners, but also for nonprofit scholars and the students they teach."
—Sonia Ospina, professor, Research Center for Leadership in Action, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
"Instead of 'the sky is falling' alarms about generational change that are reminiscent of the Y2K scare, Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez have written a real-world look at the context and complexities of the changes to come and a practical approach for maximizing the opportunities that these changes present to us."
—Jan Masaoka, director and editor in chief, BlueAvocado.org
"Leadership, leadership, leadership. The social sector needs more leadership. The social sector needs new leaders. Or does it? Read this solidly researched and cogently argued work by Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez. You will be enlightened."
—Sanjeev Khagram, Wyss Scholar, Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Program
Frances Kunreuther is the director and founder of the Building Movement Project, which works to strengthen the role of U.S. nonprofit organizations as sites for social change and focuses in part on generational change in leadership.
Helen Kim is a consultant with experience in community organizing, fundraising, and organizational development and specializes in strategic planning, board development, executive coaching, and leadership transition.
Robby Rodriguez is the executive director of SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP), a statewide multi-racial, multi-issue, community-based membership organization in New Mexico.
ennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation, nonprofit organizational structure, cross-generational, bridge-builders, building trust, future leaders, work across generations, leadership development
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Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Subject:
Generational leadership, generational change, generation change, leadership transition, leadership change, generations, baby boomers, generation X, millennials, millennial generation, generation Y, gen X, gen Y, silent generation, traditional generation,
Copyright:
2008
Series:
Kim Klein's Fundraising Series
Series Volume:
24
Publication Date:
20080922
Binding:
Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
"Synopsis"
by Wiley,
Praise for Working Across Generations
"A much-needed addition to the field of nonprofit leadership. Nuanced, balanced, optimistic, and practical, Working Across Generations should be required reading for anyone who cares about the sustainability of this essential sector."
—Akaya Windwood, president and CEO, Rockwood Leadership Institute
"Challenging the collective belief that the leadership crisis in the nonprofit sector is about retiring baby boomers, Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez offer a new set of lenses to look deeply at the existing data, reframe the problem, and reimagine fresh solutions to support the field. This book is a must for practitioners, but also for nonprofit scholars and the students they teach."
—Sonia Ospina, professor, Research Center for Leadership in Action, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University
"Instead of 'the sky is falling' alarms about generational change that are reminiscent of the Y2K scare, Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez have written a real-world look at the context and complexities of the changes to come and a practical approach for maximizing the opportunities that these changes present to us."
—Jan Masaoka, director and editor in chief, BlueAvocado.org
"Leadership, leadership, leadership. The social sector needs more leadership. The social sector needs new leaders. Or does it? Read this solidly researched and cogently argued work by Kunreuther, Kim, and Rodriguez. You will be enlightened."
—Sanjeev Khagram, Wyss Scholar, Harvard Business School Social Enterprise Program
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