Working across generations: defining the future of nonprofit leadership

The authors provide a range of ideas on how to approach generational shifts in leadership so that the contributions oflong-time leaders are valued, new andyounger leaders' talent isrecognized, and groups are better prepared towork 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, theyprovide numerous examples and practical exercises to show how to address these issues. The book concludes with critical advice on how to communicate acrossgenerations and key recommendations for future research and action. 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. INDICE: Foreword. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Part One: Generations of Leaders. 1 Which Crisis? 2 Meet the Generations. 3 Roles and Values: Laying the Groundwork. Part Two: Shifts Happen: Moving Forward. 4 The Boomers Are Leaving? 5 Solving the Crisis: A New Generation of Leaders. 6 Leading Across Generations. Selected Resources. About the Authors. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-19548-2
• Editorial: Jossey Bass
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 250
• Fecha Publicación: 03/12/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés