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Strategic Restructuring for Nonprofit Organizations: Mergers, Integrations, and Alliances

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Resource Tool: Strategic Restructuring for California Community Clinics: Self-Assessment Workbook

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Resource Tool: SAGE/Task Force LGBT Aging Leadership Initiative: A Case Study in Collaboration

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The Power of Partnership

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Executive Transitions
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Embrace Change

The Executive Director is a critical link to organizational identity and success. A leadership transition is both your greatest challenge and your greatest opportunity. It is an opportunity to assess not only what has made the organization successful in the past, but articulate and capture the challenges of the future, and the competencies needed to address those challenges. An executive transition can be stressful for even the most effective organizations.

One of the unique aspects of nonprofit executive transition is the number of stakeholders who want, and in many ways, need to be involved.  The board of directors can find the right candidate with the wrong process and weaken the incoming executive�s chance for success..  A process has to be constructed that is clear, intentional and graceful.  Issues and tensions within organizations often surface during times of transition. They can be a distraction if not recognized and managed effectively.

The Three Stages of Executive Transition

La Piana Consulting offers highly customized assistance for a select number of nonprofit organizations seeking to recruit and retain new talent. We help you assess your organization�s cultural needs and define the attributes a potential candidate should possess.

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The Role of the Executive Transition Committee

For many organizations, it's not appropriate for the full board to manage executive search and transition.  The process requires the focused attention of a select group of board members who will provide guidance and oversight of a carefully crafted process.

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Succession Planning

As a tenured executive steps down, it is critical that your organization plans for the most successful leadership transition possible.

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