Whether you call it the “end of ambition”, “quiet quitting”, “the Great Resignation”, or just a moment of collective burnout, it’s clear over the last few years that we are at a breaking point in our relationship to work. Researchers and reporters alike are noticing a movement to prioritize health and happiness alongside professional aspirations, and to toss out the old model of work/life balance in favor of building a life where work works.
In her new book The Portfolio Life, HBS senior lecturer Christina Wallace has applied financial portfolio theory to career and life management and proposed a new model to address this issue. At its core, a Portfolio Life is built on three tenets:
You are more than any one role or opportunity.
Diversification will help you navigate change and mitigate uncertainty.
When (not if) your needs change, you can and should rebalance.
Join Professor Wallace for this interactive discussion about her work and the implications for individuals and organizations alike as more and more workers embrace a portfolio life.
Graduating HBS MBA 2023 students only. For more details, consult your Bridges schedule.