Executive Director Succession Planning
Develop proactive plans to ensure effective leadership at your organization.
Workshop Description
Has your Executive Director announced their retirement? What happens if they suddenly leave?
The Executive Director plays a critical role in delivering the mission of your organization. in this half-day workshop, you’ll learn practical steps and gain concrete resources to support your organization to plan proactively for a leadership transition. You will be equipped to identify your current and future leadership requirements to move your mission forward.
Suggested Participants:
This workshop is ideal for all non-profit leaders.
Workshop Benefits:
Come away from this workshop with the ability to:
- Analyze your strategic plan and organizational life cycle to identify the skills and expertise you require from your next Executive Director
- List the key steps in recruiting and onboarding your next Executive Director
- Create contingency plans to keep your organization strong in case of a sudden absence of the Executive Director
- Identify training and development opportunities for your Executive Director and senior staff so they can continue to be successful as requirements change
Workshop Topics:
- Contingency planning
- How to develop the position description and selection criteria
- Recruitment and selection
- How to ensure a smooth transition