Resources in Succession Planning

 

Board Café | Direct Link

This newsletter is designed to be short enough to read over a cup of coffee, while still providing information to help board members increase their effectiveness.

Author: CompassPoint


Board Source | Direct Link

This Web site provides resources through tools; more than 100 booklets, books, videos, CDs, and audiotapes; and an extensive topic search area that features over 20 popular areas of board development with key questions and outlined information.

Author: BoardSource

Preferred Practice:

Have No More than One Paid Staff Person Member

Chief Executive Succession Planning | Direct Link

This book discusses a board's role in the performance and success of their organization. It describes their duty to prepare for the departure, either expected or unexpected, of the chief executive.

Key Terms: change management, governance, leadership transition, organizational management, planning, staff development, succession planning, transition, transition management

Author: Axelrod, Nancy R. | Published: 2002


Chronicle of Philanthropy | Direct Link

This newspaper is published online daily and in print biweekly. It is the premiere source of news and information that pertains to the nonprofit sector. NOTE: A paid subscription is required to view this resource.

Author: Chronicle of Philanthropy


Departing? Arriving? Surviving and Thriving: Lessons for Seasoned and New Executives | Direct Link

This article provides practical guidance for CEO succession planning, with a particular focus on founders and executive directors of long tenure.

Key Terms: governance, organizational management, planning, staff development, transition, transition management, succession planning

Author: Adams, Tom | Published: 2002

Pitfall:

Failing to Document Employee Performance and Disciplinary Action

Failing to Recognize the “Rain on the Roof” Disciplinary Problem

Emergency Succession Plan | Direct Link

This worksheet provides an example succession plan in the event of the death or sudden departure of a CEO.

Key Terms: governance, organizational management, planning, staff development, succession planning

Author: PointK Learning Center | Published: 2005

Pitfall:

Not Planning for Your Succession

Fundamentals of Effective Board Involvement | Direct Link

This course prepares users to demonstrate competent, passionate, accountable and ethical leadership within their organizations. The course involves good practice information combined with self reflection to result in a personalized approach to governance planning and implementation.

Key Terms: board development, board management, CEO performance evaluation, governance, orientation, policies, retention, revitalization, roles and responsibilities, term limits

Author: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada

Preferred Practice:

Set Ambitious and Specific Goals

Have A Board Member Contract

How Do We Develop a Succession Plan to Create Two Levels of Leaders? | Direct Link

This article talks about the need for growing companies to make workforce needs forecasts to guide recruitment, retention, and succession planning efforts.

Key Terms: governance, human resources, organizational management, planning, recruitment, retention, staff development, succession planning

Author: Sullivan, John | Published: 2003


Interim Executive Directors: The Power in the Middle | Direct Link

This book discusses the use of interim executive directors as a way of building organizational capacity during an executive transition. Using consultants and succession planning specialists may help an organization prepare for this process.

Key Terms: capacity building, consultant, governance, management, organizational management, planning, staff development, succession planning

Author: Wolfred, Tim | Published: 2005


Losing Your Executive Director Without Losing Your Way | Direct Link

This book guides nonprofit CEOs and board members through the succession planning and implementation process, while helping the new leader be successful.

Key Terms: governance, organizational management, planning, staff development, succession planning

Author: Weisman, Carol & Goldbaum, Richard | Published: 2004