Liana+-+Sarah+Lawrence-Lightfoot

March 28, 2011

**Sarah Lightfoot**
General Session speaker, Sarah Lightfoot, based her presentation on that of her book entitled, The Third Chapter. An eloquent speaker with wonderful cadence in her voice and a poetic array of poetic words and phrases, her words and perhaps her book might be a point to consider when discussing our retirement age employees.

"The Third Chapter looks at the stage of life from ages 50 - 75. The author approaches this stage of life from her perspective as an educational sociologist. The book's premise is that life's third chapter is one of substantial growth and change. This change is based on learning. The author defines learning in this stage of life as not traditional learning, but as a mid-life process of "changing, adapting, exploring, mastery and channeling energies, skills and passions into new domains." (__ [|amazon.com] __ - William Peck, review)

Perhaps it would be beneficial for HR to consider reading this book and brainstorm ways to support those transitioning from life at Kamehameha to their own personal third chapter.


 * Reflection**: As far as changing my practice or improving my work at Kamehameha, this general session provided little support for that. However, on a personal level, it should come in quite handy. I've already added her book to my __ [|amazon.com] __ cart and hope to read it soon.


 * Implications for Ka Pi'ina**: HR should use this book and create a book club to discuss the implications, particularly the HR personnel in the 50-75 year old age group. Discussions could focus on how to support retirement age personnel to transition smoothly into their third chapter and how can KS support this to make it a smooth transition rather than a period of difficult change.