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One-third of our children will live to 100-years-old. That will make a huge difference in how we think about careers. Longevity will be one of the mo… - Lynda Gratton
" "One-third of our children will live to 100-years-old. That will make a huge difference in how we think about careers. Longevity will be one of the most important issues we face. It will affect everyone and organisations are extremely ill-prepared.
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About Lynda Gratton
(born February 1955) is a British organizational theorist, consultant, and Professor of Management Practice at and the founder of the Hot Spots Movement, known for her work on organisational behaviour.
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