Working Across Generations: Defining the Future of Nonprofit Leadership
by Frances Kunreuther, Helen Kim and Robby Rodriguez
$7.95
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.
Buy the original book (opens in a new window/tab)
- Find out what the particular characteristics are that define each generation-and why these characteristics make the impending generational leadership transition different from any other.
- Learn how this looming change poses individual, organizational and systemic challenges for the nonprofit sector.
- Discover what the assumptions are about the upcoming generational transfer-and why those assumptions may be wrong.
- Explore practical strategies to address these issues.
About the Author
Frances Kunreuther is the director and founder of the Building Movement Project (http://www.buildingmovement.org/), 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. She can be reached at fkunreuther@demos.org.
Helen Kim is a consultant with experience in community organizing, fundraising and organizational development. She specializes in strategic planning, board development, executive coaching and leadership transition. Contact her at helenskim@earthlink.net.
Robby Rodriguez is the executive director of SouthWest Organizing Project (SWOP) (http://www.swop.net/), a statewide multi-racial, multi-issue, community-based membership organization in New Mexico. Contact him at robby@swop.net.
What is Page to Practice™?
This one-of-a-kind professional development tool keeps you informed about great books and best practices. Each Page to Practice™ summary includes an executive snapshot, nonprofit interpretations, highlighted passages and an author interview. Informed subscribers make better book choices and, ultimately, save time and money. You can improve your personal performance, compare the views of leading nonprofit thinkers and respond to emerging trends. Learn more about how subscribers apply this time-saving tool to their professional advancement or download a free sample.
Related products
-
More Information
Building Nonprofit Capacity: A Guide to Managing Change Through Organizational Lifecycles
Learn how to anticipate and manage change in your organization for greater stability. Recognize the importance of identifying where your nonprofit lies within the organizational lifecycle framework and understand how you can weather each transition. Benefit from the authors’ blend of numerous lifecycle models and practices so you can prepare for your organization’s approaching challenges. […]
by John Brothers and Anne Sherman
$7.95 -
More Information
Crucial Confrontations: Tools for Resolving Broken Promises, Violated Expectations, and Bad Behavior
Broken promises, missed deadlines, poor behavior--they don't just make others' lives miserable; they can sap up to 50 percent of organizational performance and account for the vast majority of divorces. Crucial Confrontations offers the tools for improving relationships in the workplace and in life and for resolving all these problems - permanently.
by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler
$7.95 -
More Information
A Sense of Urgency
In A Sense of Urgency, Kotter shines the spotlight on the crucial first step in his eight-step process for implementing successful transformations: creating a sense of urgency by getting people to actually see and feel the need for change.
by John P. Kotter
$7.95 -
More Information
Embracing Cultural Competency: A Roadmap for Nonprofit Capacity Builders
No “how-to” manual exists on cultural competency. And, compared to other topics in nonprofit management, little exists on the skills and strategies needed to address racism and inequity. Building cultural competency is an ongoing journey that nonprofit leaders choose to take because they know the end result will be a more inclusive, connected, and effective organization. Patricia St. Onge and her contributing authors help readers grapple with the urgent issues that can transform capacity builders into change agents in the nonprofit sector.
by Patricia St. Onge
$7.95
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.