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Lynda Gratton is a professor of management practice at London Business School, known for her research on the future of work and organizational behavior.
Known for: The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
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The 100-Year Life: Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
The 100-Year Life explores how increasing life expectancy is transforming the way we live and work. The authors examine the implications of longevity for careers, education, finances, and relationships, offering strategies to build a fulfilling, sustainable life across multiple stages. The book encourages readers to rethink traditional models of retirement and personal development in light of longer lifespans.
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The Coming of the Hundred-Year Era
Across the twenty-first century, human lifespan has been rising at an unprecedented pace. A century ago, living to seventy was exceptional; now, reaching eighty or ninety has become ordinary. Studies suggest that half of all children born today may live beyond a hundred. This is no science-fiction f...
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The End of the Three-Stage Life
The industrialized twentieth century gave us a clear three-stage script: first, full-time study; then, a lifetime of work; finally, retirement. This formula worked when lifespans were shorter and economies were stable. Now, with thirty more years added, it breaks down. Education in youth can no long...
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About Lynda Gratton
Lynda Gratton is a professor of management practice at London Business School, known for her research on the future of work and organizational behavior.
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