Washington, DC and Chicago, IL – Candace Steele Flippin, a practitioner scholar who researches the multi-generational workplace, will discussed findings from her “Generations in the Workplace Study” at the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action’s (ARNOVA) on November 19, 2015 conference in Chicago, IL.
Steele Flippin’s presentation is entitled “Does the Multigenerational Workplace Limit the Future of Nonprofit Leadership? Self-Efficacy Based Intergenerational Interactions Can Assist in the Succession Gap.” Steele Flippin’s presentation is based on a recent qualitative study of nonprofit and industry leaders conducted through Case Western Reserve University.
“Nonprofit organizations provide vital services for communities nationwide, however a leadership shortage is anticipated as Baby Boomers retire, said Steele Flippin. Instead of viewing the generation gap as a chasm, our research suggests that organizations can address generational differences in productive ways to build their leadership teams for the long-term.” Key recommendations for organizations from the study findings include:
- Creating multi-dimensional mentorship frameworks to help develop leaders
The research suggests that employees perceive that valuable mentorship occurs from many sources. Additionally, mentors who provide life-stage transition guidance are perceived to be just as effective as skills-based mentors at helping employees stay committed and successful at work. The study suggests that a multi-dimensional mentorship framework that includes competency-based and life stage programs can equip high potential employees with both the technical and resiliency skills required to successfully navigate role and career transitions.
- Rethinking the talent identification model earlier from within and outside the sector
The study findings suggest that organizations may consider identifying future leaders earlier in an employee’s career and developing a sector shift model for senior leaders who may work outside of the nonprofit sector. The research shows that organizations have an opportunity to frame the criteria for leadership and establish programs that begin to identify and prepare leaders at earlier stages in an employee’s or a volunteer leader’s tenure. “Our study suggests that feedback and mentorship are effective ways to bridge the generation gap in the workplace. These approaches offer a productive way to prepare future leaders,” Steele Flippin said. Steele Flippin’s review of the findings from this earlier study prompted her to conduct a quantitative study during the summer of 2015. The information provided by the more than 1000 survey respondents will be submitted for presentation at a later date. About the Generations in the Workplace Study The Generations in the Workplace Study is designed to explore the factors that help people succeed in their careers. It is comprised of a body of qualitative and qualitative studies that examine the multigenerational workplace and explore factors that help individuals and organizations achieve their goals.
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< https://www.facebook.com/GenerationsStudy/> ! About Candace Steele Flippin, APR Candace Steele Flippin is an awarding winning public relations practitioner in the healthcare industry. She chairs the Public Relations Society of America’s, Health Academy. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she holds a MBA from John Hopkins University and is an accredited member of the Public Relations Society of America. She is currently pursuing a doctorate of management at Case Western Reserve University. Her research interest is focused on finding the common ground for Baby boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials in the workplace.
