The theoretical framework listed below is the framing I used to craft a new focus for my dissertation through a fresh problem statement. There are four general topics that will be explored as the groundwork for this dissertation:
Topic 1) Generational makeup of the current workforce
According to Purdue University, there are currently 5 different generations active in the workplace today. For this section, I will explore the differences between each generation and the breakdown of the workforce by generation today and in the future.
Topic 2) Nonprofit succession planning
A study by BoardSource (2017) found that only 27% of nonprofits have a succession plan in place for their Executive Director/CEO. This lack of planning can have dangerous for a nonprofit should something happen to the leadership in place. With this topic, I will explore succession planning today and the effects of both poor succession planning and successful succession planning on nonprofit organizations.
Topic 3) Millennials as leaders
Every generation has its own leadership style and workplace motivation. This section will explore common leadership styles for millennials, how many are in leadership roles today, and what motivates a millennial to become a leader.
Topic 4) Millennials in the nonprofit sector
This topic will hone in on millennials and their place in the nonprofit sector. This section of the framework will explore what motivates millennials to join the nonprofit sector and how many work in this sector today. Additionally, research will be done to explore how many are actually in Executive Director/CEO roles.
The combination of this research will help build support for the problem statement. The problem that will be addressed in this study is how do nonprofits cultivate a successful transition to a new generation of millennial Executive Directors. So far I have already identified 26 different scholarly sources alongside several online articles from industry experts.
A copy of my literature map is as follows:
References
Boardsource. (2017). Leading with intent. Retrieved from https://leadingwithintent.org/
Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.purdueglobal.edu/education-partnerships/generational-workforce-differences-infographic/
Topic 1) Generational makeup of the current workforce
According to Purdue University, there are currently 5 different generations active in the workplace today. For this section, I will explore the differences between each generation and the breakdown of the workforce by generation today and in the future.
Topic 2) Nonprofit succession planning
A study by BoardSource (2017) found that only 27% of nonprofits have a succession plan in place for their Executive Director/CEO. This lack of planning can have dangerous for a nonprofit should something happen to the leadership in place. With this topic, I will explore succession planning today and the effects of both poor succession planning and successful succession planning on nonprofit organizations.
Topic 3) Millennials as leaders
Every generation has its own leadership style and workplace motivation. This section will explore common leadership styles for millennials, how many are in leadership roles today, and what motivates a millennial to become a leader.
Topic 4) Millennials in the nonprofit sector
This topic will hone in on millennials and their place in the nonprofit sector. This section of the framework will explore what motivates millennials to join the nonprofit sector and how many work in this sector today. Additionally, research will be done to explore how many are actually in Executive Director/CEO roles.
The combination of this research will help build support for the problem statement. The problem that will be addressed in this study is how do nonprofits cultivate a successful transition to a new generation of millennial Executive Directors. So far I have already identified 26 different scholarly sources alongside several online articles from industry experts.
A copy of my literature map is as follows:
References
Boardsource. (2017). Leading with intent. Retrieved from https://leadingwithintent.org/
Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.purdueglobal.edu/education-partnerships/generational-workforce-differences-infographic/
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