How to Manage Nonprofit Executive Transition

It's a pivotal moment for the nonprofit sector, as Baby Boomers retire in record numbers, nonprofit chief executives among them. Qualified, experienced leaders aren’t easy to find and, therefore, leadership transitions must be planned and carried out more thoughtfully than ever. 

Transition is a risky event, yet boards often rush to fill an executive vacancy without fully understanding the risks or considering how the change can be leveraged to benefit the organization. Boards need to ask if the leadership needs of the organization have changed since the last transition, and consider how to transform a possible leadership crisis into an opportunity. Skilled, intentionally managed transitions strengthen organizations and equip them to recruit and retain strong leaders for the future.

This webinar will explain executive transition management (ETM):
• the three phases of the transition process
• the risks, challenges and opportunities presented
• the role professional interim leaders can play
• the attributes of a successful transition
• the importance of preparing for transitions through succession planning

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