Beyond Succession Planning: Leveraging Wisdom Across the Generations

April 26, 2005 7PM

Beyond Succession Planning: Leveraging Wisdom Across the Generations

Some Questions We'll Consider ...
Nearly fifty million Americans were born to the “Silent Generation” in America between 1925 and 1942. Before them were the so-called “G.I. Generation” and after them the “Boomers”, then came Generation X, and now the Millennials. Each has its own distinct concerns, language, pacing and culture. And more and more, the young and uninitiated are coming into power without the benefit of the continuity and guidance from elders.

We’re clearly missing the societal structures that continue to effectively support “traditioning”, and the passing on of the “charism” (as in faith communities). Beyond just “filling the job” what is needed to ensure the integrity and continuity of a founder’s vision? What’s possible in mentoring and apprenticeship? What new structures can work best for cross-generational learning and support?

This program welcomes the perspective of youth, middles and elders to explore the impact of a breakdown in our cultural systems and each generation’s responsibility to carry and share learning and vision among all the generations.

Conversation Starters

Dr. Richard Gray, Founding President, World College West; Board Secretary, Presidio World College

Joshua Holcombe, Policy Consultant, The Politics of Trust Network

Dr. Allyson Washburn, Director, The Vital Seniors Project, Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center

Event Details
Registration 7:00 PM
Meeting Begins 7:15 PM

Location: Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center
747 Front St. (@ Broadway) 3rd Floor, San Francisco

Schedule: First opening comments by Conversation Starters, then dialogue with participants; estimated conclusion at 9:30 PM

Admission: $20 in advance by registering online; $25 in advance (by email, phone or check); $30 at the door.

To register online, go to http://www.thepresidiodialogues.org/register.html
To register by phone, call (415) 433-9200

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