Most managers today are overwhelmed. Thanks to rapid technological change, flattening hierarchies, agile work, and new attitudes about talent, they have to do more than ever. Lynda Gratton, professor at London Business School and the founder of HSM, points to a few ways we can solve the problem: by training bosses to be people leaders, outsourcing some of their mundane management tasks, and even splitting the role so some oversee work and others focus on talent development. Gratton is the author of the book Redesigning Work and coauthor along with Diane Gherson of the HBR article “Managers Can’t Do It All.”

Lynda Gratton, a professor at London Business School and author of The Hundred Year Life, dives into the evolving world of work. She discusses the emergence of Dynamic Organizations and how companies like Bayer are adapting by reducing managerial layers. The conversation explores the rise of flexible work models, emphasizing the importance of gig opportunities for younger workers. Lynda also highlights trends in happiness across generations, revealing concerning mental health challenges faced by the youth today.

97-year-old athlete Charles Eugster, Lynda Gratton, and Aubrey de Grey discuss aging and working in later years. They explore challenges, benefits, and societal perceptions of aging. Topics include redefining retirement, embracing activity in older age, and advancements in age-related research. The conversation challenges traditional views on growing old and emphasizes the importance of staying active and engaged as we live longer.