Abstract: What does the future of leadership succession hold in passing the baton to a generation born with the power of the internet and new technology? This session will apply both leadership theory and practice in trying to better predict the generational shift that is taking place. How will critical thinking be impacted? Interpersonal communication? Conflict resolution? In essence, how can we approach some thoughtful analysis around this topic and be better informed of the good, bad and ugly that lies ahead?

Biography: H. Eric Schockman is Chair and Associate Professor at the Center for Leadership at Woodbury University. A public policy expert, he previously served as Associate Dean/ Associate Professor of Political Science for the University of Southern California.

Eric is President and founder of the Global Hunger Foundation, dedicated to helping women in the developing world brake the chains of poverty by funding projects designed to provide sustainable development and organic farming. He served as CEO and President of a prestigious international anti-hunger organization for over a decade pumping some $60 million in grants into the field. Eric served as Vice President of the California League of Conservation Voters Educational Fund where he supervised environmental public opinion polling and statewide voter engagement. He was a top consultant to the California State Assembly and the Los Angeles City Council. Eric also served as Policy Director for the City of Los Angeles’ Elected Charter Reform Commission. He was the founder of the National Anti-Hunger Organizations (NAHO), an alliance of all major national anti-hunger organizations in the United States. Additionally, Eric was a member the National Interfaith Hunger Director's Committee. He was on the founding board of directors of the Global Food Banking Network. He was former Chair of the California Post Secondary Education Commission, an appointment made by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Appointed by California State Assembly Speaker Emeritus Antonio Villaraigosa, Eric has also served on the Little Hoover Commission, a bipartisan, independent body whose function is to promote efficiency, effectiveness and economy in state programs. He served in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone, West Africa, and taught agricultural and sustainable development.
Eric speaks before elected officials, professional and community organizations across the country and is frequently quoted in The Los Angeles Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Dallas Morning News, CNN, NPR and other national publications and electronic media. He has also written several books and edited many articles on politics in California, the nation and international affairs, and presented on panels on these same topic.

Eric holds a Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations from the University of California.

Contact: Eric can be reached by e-mail at eric.schockman@woodbury.edu for additional information about this Weekend Conference session.

Website: http://cot.woodbury.edu/bachelor-of-arts-in-leadership/

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/pub/dr-h-eric-schockman/25/a84/29