On Friday, April 19, Frank J. Kenny interviewed XYZ University CEO Sarah Sladek for the Chamber Focus Show, discussing how generational and demographic trends are impacting chambers and communities. In this edition of the Chamber Focus Show interview, they discussed: How some organizations are actually alienating the younger generations The importance of relationship building with [...]

Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ University, landed the cover story of Plains Builder Magazine of HBA Fargo-Moorhead. Sarah wrote about “The End of Work As We Know It: How Y Will Change Everything.” Share and Enjoy:

For the first time in history, we have four generations working together. How do we close the generation gap and work cohesively between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Gen Y and Gen Z? In a recent interview by JobPostingsCa, Sarah Sladek talks about what this all means and how we can close the gap. Each generation [...]

Melanie Kaplan of Associations Now, recently interviewed XYZ University CEO Sarah Sladek about collaboration among associations for the publication’s March 2013 issue. In the piece, Sladek talks about exclusive member benefits and determine an association’s niche. Below is a preview of the article: Fierce competition among associations with similar interests is out. Collaboration is in. [...]

In his November 19, 2012 post for Associations Now, Mark Athitakis dives into the 2012 Advocacy in Associations Survey Report released by XYZ University. Read the full story here. Share and Enjoy:

In both her books, “Rock Stars Incorporated” (2007) and “The End of Membership as We Know It” (2011), generational expert and CEO of XYZ University Sarah Sladek offers colorful descriptions of the factors that distinguish each generation at work. Dorene Ashton-Wagner utilizes Sarah’s information and quotes from her books in a recent MEETING TRENDS magazine [...]

Hank Berkowitz interviewed association leaders and experts about membership in a recent post for Association Advisor. In particular, whether or not younger generations see the word “join” differently than Boomers do. During her interview for the piece, Sarah Sladek stated that “younger people HATE to be sold to. They’ll investigate you online and with their [...]

Sarah Sladek’s “SOS: How to Save Your Association’s Life” article in June/July 2012 issue of FORUM magazine, published by the Association Forum of Chicagoland. Share and Enjoy:

A major generational shift is afoot—from Baby Boomer dominance to the ascendance of Generations X and Y. Is your association ready for this? Sarah Sladek, CEO of XYZ University, was recently interviewed by Association Mavens to talk about some key concepts that must be understood in order to provide value to this rising group. Take [...]

Sarah Sladek leads “missions” discussion with association leaders during 2012 PCMA Education Conference. Share and Enjoy: