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Introduction Introduction to Managing Executive Transitions
What you'll learn from this book

Managing Executive Transitions gives nonprofits the tools to manage their leadership transitions and to seize the opportunities that these transitions present.

The book's proven process has been honed by CompassPoint consultants over the past decade with more than three hundred nonprofit organizations. Following are some of the book's features.

Case examples

Get a good understanding of the transition process from descriptions and case examples of various types of executive transitions experienced by nonprofits at different points in their life cycle—from start up to high-performing, to turnaround:

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Practical tools

Twenty-eight hands-on tools—including planning agendas, timelines, sample letters, and communication tips—save time and give you clear direction. You won’t overlook any of the essential elements for a successful transition:

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Special issues
Chapter Six describes common issues that you need to consider, but may not have thought of. If you're facing a gap between executives, there’s a discussion of interim executive directors—the skills needed, what to expect of them, and how to screen them. You'll also find tips for dealing with internal candidates, crafting an exit package, grooming a successor, and more:
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