Succession Planning and the Emerging Generations

Audio CD with support materials

What are you doing to prepare your organization for the management challenge of the next ten years?

As the Baby Boomers edge ever closer to retirement, they are being replaced by a cohort of people who have a different take on leadership. These people challenge the traditional ways that most organizations promote and develop leaders. They are unwilling to work the long hours many Baby Boomers have sacrificed over the past thirty years. On the other hand, they are willing to confront archaic management practices and leave their mark on the establishments of the future.

Succession Planning and the Emerging Generations is a unique program focused on how today's organizations can ensure tomorrow's success by integrating the aspirations of Generation X with the wisdom of veteran managers. Based on extensive research and interviews, this program reveals the values and expectations of those who are beginning to assume responsibility in organizations throughout the U.S. Like it or not, they are our leaders of tomorrow and they have more to offer than one might imagine.

You'll discuss why…

• They are not sure they want to be leaders, especially if that means long hours and a life out of balance.
• They hate the politics which dominate many organizations.
• They rate skills over experience.
• They are not sure leaders contribute all that much when they watch example after example of aberrant corporate behavior on the news every night.
• They are skeptical of traditional leadership theory and thinking. "Good philosophy, poor practice."
• They use the tremendous power of today's technology to communicate instantaneously with those around you.
• They employ the World Wide Web and technology as their primary source of information gathering and analysis.
• They are blunt-speaking and action oriented.
• They do not suffer process-oriented cultures patiently.
• They have learned that "all's fair" is the new business ethic in many organizations.
• They have learned that "paying dues" can be destructive to one's career.
   

You’ll learn:

• How to create a blueprint for grooming the next generation of leaders within your organization.
• How to corral the spirited Xer who has education and skills, but lacks experience and wisdom.
• Why clear expectations and follow-through are the two most critical elements in succession planning for Generation X.
• How to turn Xers’ blunt-speaking, action-oriented approach into a leadership strength.
• Why younger generations are skeptical of traditional leadership initiatives.
• How to address the “situational ethics” that sometimes characterize the actions of young workers.
• Why mentoring an Xer is more difficult than mentoring a Boomer.
• Why Xers decline leadership roles that require long hours and a life out of balance.
• How to focus the impatience of Generation X toward the longer-term goal of being a well-rounded leader within your enterprise.
• The ground-breaking strategy of turning your younger employees into mentors for your veteran leaders.
• How to effectively measure the success of your efforts for recruiting and developing the organization’s future leaders.
   

The bottom-line question is – “How will the young people in your organization today emerge as the leaders of tomorrow?” Take action now to guide this process. Order this strategy filled program today.