Resources in Generational Dynamics

 

Executive Summary: Managing the Generation Mix 2007 | Direct Link

This resource explores generational differences in the workplace through interviews, focus groups, polls, questionnaires, and seminars. This report explains the research findings of how the workplace and leadership structure will change with the influx of Generation X and Y.

Key Terms: generational differences, generational dynamics, organizational management, staff development

Author: RainmakerThinking | Published: 2006

Five Generational Differences Shaping Leadership | Direct Link

This article describes the differing perspectives Baby-Boomer, Generation X and Y have of leadership. The author attributes it to the varying generational relationships to five key factors.

Key Terms: generational dynamics, generational differences, organizational management, staff development

Author: Merrill Associates | Published: 2002

Generational Changes in Nonprofit Leadership | Direct Link

This report begins with a qualitative study conducted to examine the differences between older and younger leaders and staff in social change organizations. Upon completion, it was presented to young leaders to see what their reactions were to the findings.

Key Terms: generational dynamics, organizational management, staff development, trends

Author: Building Movement Project

Generational Differences at Work | Direct Link

This article describes various aspects of intergenerational dynamics within an organization. It goes on to state that for productive work to occur employees need to recognize the different values among fellow employees.

Key Terms:generational differences, generational dynamics, organizational management, staff development

Author: Dittmann, Melissa | Published: 2005

Generations: The Challenge of a Lifetime for Your Nonprofit | Direct Link

This book describes how generational change presents nonprofits with challenges. The author explains how organizations can address generational trends to keep nonprofit organizations relevant and able to meet the changing needs of staff, volunteers, donors, and the community.

Key Terms: generational differences, generational dynamics, organizational management, staff development, trends

Author: Brinckerhoff, Peter C. | Published: 2007

Interchange Group | Direct Link

This Web site offers resources that provide information about leadership and generational interchanges.

Author: Interchange Group

Nonprofit 2020, Johnson Center | Direct Link

This blog discusses the leadership deficiency the nonprofit sector could encounter by 2020, and gives nonprofit professionals a space to explore and discuss solutions to the problem.

Author: Johnson Center of Philanthropy

Perspectives from the Pipeline | Direct Link

This blog explores the issues up and coming leaders in the nonprofit sector are encountering. It is a forum created for young professionals in the nonprofit community to voice opinions and share ideas.

Author: Perspectives from the Pipeline

Society for Nonprofit Organizations | Direct Link

This Web site offers resources to board members, nonprofit staff members, and volunteers wanting to work more effectively towards accomplishing their organization’s mission. Tools the Web site offers include grant listings, training, and a fundraising guide.

Author: Society for Nonprofit Organizations

The Changing of the Guard: What Generational Differences Tell us about Social-Change Organizations | Direct Link

This article explores the many generational stereotypes and poses the argument that it may not be an intergenerational difference in values, but a difference in the needs and expectations that are brought into organizational life that causes misunderstandings.

Key Terms: Baby Boom Generation, general dynamics, generational issues, organizational management, social-change, staff development

Author: Nonprofit Quarterly | Published: 2003