1700: Unveiling Generativity in Organizational Dynamics (10449)

Organizer(s)

• RM

  Ryan Musselman

  Virginia Tech, United States

Discussant(s)

• KW

  Kimberly Wade-Benzoni

  Duke U., United States

Presenter(s)

• DG

  Daniela Goya-Tocchetto

  SUNY At Buffalo, United States

Participant(s)

• JP

  Jessica Paek

  Fuqua School of Business, Duke U., United States
• KW

  Kimberly Wade-Benzoni

  Duke U., United States

Presenter(s)

• MF

  Matthew Fox

  Lewis and Clark College, United States
• CP

  Charmi Patel

  Henley Business School, U. of Reading, United Kingdom
• RM

  Ryan Musselman

  Virginia Tech, United States
• LH

  Lindsay Hastings

  U. of Nebraska - Lincoln

Generativity, defined as the motivation for developing the next generation of the workforce, remains an underexplored yet pivotal facet of organizational dynamics. Workplace generativity emphasizes developmental relationships and organizational sustainability. Experienced leaders pass on knowledge, empowering younger workers through mentoring and reciprocal assistance. The symposium delves into the multifaceted nature of generativity within the workplace, addressing its significance in shaping individual legacies, fostering organizational growth, and nurturing future generations. The discussion emphasizes the proactive management of legacies in organizational contexts, challenging conventional perceptions of departing employees and advocating for intentional legacy construction. By prioritizing generative behaviors, individuals can influence their organizational imprint positively and contribute to the development of successive cohorts within the workforce. Generative mindsets can be activated, underscoring how such situations can catalyze a paradigm shift towards mentoring and nurturing the next generation, thereby enriching succession planning strategies. Legacy motivation can help to proactively align legacy building behaviors with personal values that support prosocial behaviors, future-oriented perspectives, and collaborative endeavors among employees. The double-edged nature of legacy motivation and generativity sheds light on altruistic aspects while unearthing potential unintended negative consequences. Collectively, these presentations underscore the pivotal role of generativity in shaping organizational cultures, fostering knowledge transfer, and fortifying intergenerational relationships within the workplace, thereby highlighting avenues for further research and practical implications in organizational settings. Keywords: Generativity, Legacy, Intergenerational Behavior, Prosocial, Mentoring, Succession Planning

Presentations:

• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1700: Activating Legacy Motivations (10449)
  

  Author: Daniela Goya-Tocchetto – SUNY At Buffalo

  Author: Jessica Paek – Fuqua School of Business, Duke U.

  Author: Kimberly A. Wade-Benzoni – Duke U.
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1700: The Double Edged Sword of Legacy Motivation (10449)
  

  Author: Matthew J. Fox – Lewis and Clark College
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1700: Succession Plan of Senior Management: A Perspective of Leaders with Chronic Life Threatening Illness (10449)
  

  Author: Charmi Patel – Henley Business School, U. of Reading
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1700: Measuring Generativity in the Workplace (10449)
  

  Author: Ryan Musselman – Virginia Tech
• 16:45 – 18:15 CT (GMT-5/UTC-5)

  1700: Mentoring’s Role in the Development of Generativity, Especially Among Young Adults (10449)
  

  Author: Lindsay Hastings – U. of Nebraska - Lincoln