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How We Help
Raise Your Engagement IQ
We hear it all the time:
"We can't engage young people. Retention is a constant challenge. We're aging out and worried about the future."
Your organization has just one succession plan: the next generation. But planning for the future and engaging a multi-generational team can be a daunting, difficult task.
Thankfully, you have a trusted guide for the journey!
With XYZ University's help, your organization will be able to understand and leverage market shifts, belonging, and buying behaviors, and modernize its culture and processes.
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​Struggling with membership decline? Employee turnover? XYZ University will help you bridge gaps, build community, and compete in a changing marketplace!
Want to learn more? Schedule a call!
Your Very Own Think Tank
When you hire XYZ University, you're never 'just' working with our team. Rather, you are benefitting from an expansive network of knowledge.
We chose the 'university' name because at XYZ University, we continuously study, gather, and disseminate information and ideas.
Our clients benefit from this deep commitment to knowledge gathering, trends analysis, and community-building.
At XYZ University, we do the homework so our clients can stay ahead of the curve, engage people, and grow their communities and teams.
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Sarah Sladek interviews numerous people to report on best practices via her books, research papers, podcast, and web shows.
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Our two advisory boards, totaling 42 international leaders, meet quarterly to discuss trends and best practices.
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XYZ University aligns with changemakers to deliver best practices at the Next Gen Now Summit.
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We've led proprietary global research projects, gathering data from people in 59 countries.
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XYZ University collaborates with leading technology, change management, and workforce development experts.
Why Next Gen Intelligence™ works
At XYZ University we combine futures thinking with community building strategies. It's a winning combination unique to our firm. Here's how the strategy benefits our clients.
Reduced turnover: Investing in young talent improves retention organization-wide.
Stronger innovation: New perspectives drive better ideas and faster adaptation to change.
Increased profitability: Engaged communities sustain growth and benefit the bottom line.
What Our Clients Say
Step-by-Step Guidance
"What's different about XYZ University from everybody else is the step-by-step guidance, diverse community-building, and the no nonsense yet honest, enthusiastic, and supportive advice!
They've been there and done that, and they motivate and get results. That's an art.
With XYZ University, we just got more."
Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
Personalized and Strategic
"XYZ University's work with us was personalized and strategic.
The entire process brought in the voice of our community, and they helped our board navigate a complex set of recommendations through a facilitation process that brought forward strong decisions and strengthened our collaborative culture.
Highly recommend!"
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Society of College and University Planning
Unsurpassed Results
"Sarah and her team at XYZ University are simply outstanding!
The team developed a year-long training program and our members found the information extremely helpful and results oriented.
Their superior experience in the membership arena provided unsurpassed results for our members."
Food Industry
Association Executives
Leading Organizations Forward
Sarah Sladek founded XYZ University in 2022. She has dedicated her career to answering these three questions:
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Why are organizations experiencing higher levels of disengagement?
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Why are younger generations less likely to feel like they belong?
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Which strategies are proven to increase engagement and build multi-generational communities?
As a leading researcher on generations and belonging, Sarah has uncovered the answers to these questions and much more.
Her keynotes inspire audiences to create a people-first, future-focused value proposition.
Organizations globally rely on her community-building and future-proofing expertise.
Check Out Our Library
XYZ University's CEO, Sarah Sladek, is an award-winning and best-selling author and the host of several shows.
Check out her books, Membership IQ podcast, and other resources to help your organization understand generational shifts and master membership and workforce engagement!
Here We Grow!
Change can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be.
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XYZ University will help your organization:
Retain members and employees
Engage younger generations
Boost morale and reduce turnover
Manage change
Improve teamwork and increase profitability
Reposition for relevance, inclusion, and growth
Create a culture of belonging