Is Gen Y Planning a Takeover?

from Leading Edge, a Chronicle of Philanthropy blog:

Three Myths About Generation Y

In my conversation with my peers around the country, it seems like one of the biggest hurdles in developing the now generation of nonprofit leaders is the mindset of current leaders.

It’s not the economy or the lack of funding available for leadership development. It’s the fact that many older nonprofit professionals don’t see younger generations as viable candidates for leadership.

… Why the skepticism? One reason may be because there are a bunch of myths out there that need to be debunked about what young people can and cannot contribute. Those myths are especially strong when it comes to Generation Y in particular. Let’s pull back the curtain on some of the myths that limit the possibilities for future leaders.