Sustainability + Succession Planning = Smart
No, XYZ University isn’t an institute of higher education. You can’t receive an advanced degree here. But we do offer something that’s instrumental to advancing your organization. We like to refer to it as Next-Generation Intelligence.
Next-Generation Intelligence
Our Next-Generation Intelligence is especially beneficial to organizations seeking to succession plan and move younger generations to action–whether it’s inspiring them to join an association, give resources to a cause, or sustain their employment.
XYZ University provides Next-Generation Intelligence through a variety of mediums: keynotes, strategic planning, consulting, books, web-based training, leadership and board development, and events.
Mission
XYZ University is the antidote to retirement waves and brain drains. We help organizations worldwide engage talent, grow membership, and seize market share among Generations X, Y, and Z.
In short, everything XYZ University does is focused on sustainability. We seek to increase the life span of your organization so it will be around not only for the next generation, but for many generations to come.
Founder
Sarah Sladek founded XYZ University to help organizations bridge generation gaps, succession plan, and win the coming war for talent. She is an experienced marketing and membership professional who started researching demographic shifts in 2002.
Sarah has authored three books and numerous articles on Generations X and Y and launched the nation’s first business conference focused on bridging talent gaps in the workforce. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker and consultant. Click here to view her speaking videos.


