The Greek philosopher Heraclitus once observed that the only thing that is constant is change. That’s particularly true in today’s business world, and it’ll become even more so in the years ahead, as an estimated 85 million baby boomers begin to either retire or take on reduced job roles, paving the way for a seismic shift in managerial ranks.
In other words, get ready for a lot of new managers in workplaces nationwide, says Kirk Lawrence, a program director of executive development at the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School.With those facts in mind, Lawrence — who has more than
