09-28-2023 - 05-03-2024
MANP is pleased to present the following guest blog post by Jeff Wahlstrom of Starboard Leadership Consulting–an endorsed provider of executive search services. This post is part of our ongoing Mission Driven Leadershift initiative, which offers resources, services and programs to help Maine nonprofits successfully prepare for and manage leadership transition. Done well, leadership transitions at a nonprofit can shine a bright and flattering light on your organization, its work, and the quality of its leadership
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04-18-2024 - 04-25-2024
MANP is pleased to present the following guest blog post by Jeff Wahlstrom of Starboard Leadership Consulting–an endorsed provider of executive search services
June 2002, Group Dynamics Theory Research and Practice #leadership
Your goal should be to maximize the potential and minimize the risks a leadership transition presents, so I would urge nonprofit leaders that are considering leaving their positions to engage with board leadership a minimum of a year from their desired departure. In our case, a multi-year planning time frame allowed MANP to create clear direction, develop the leadership potential of staff, and build board leadership and engagement, which should give the organization a better chance to transition smoothly
A collection of articles on a wide variety of topics relevant to the role of the board chair, including building the board team, the board chair/executive director relationship, meeting facilitation, etc. #boardchair
This kind of “life sentence” is not only unfair to your lead volunteers, but short-changes your organization, too: Turnover in leadership is good for the organization, prompting new ideas and encouraging new approaches in support of the mission Developing new leaders not only has value for your organization but also for the community and society in general Without a planned succession of leadership, your organization is vulnerable to sudden and unplanned leadership changes Stagnation in leadership is never a good message when it comes to your donors, funders, stakeholders, or staff “So, what do we do?
Abstract: The Bridgespan Group’s Nonprofit Leadership Development Toolkit, and the guide, videos, and tools within it, are designed to share stories, lessons, and immediately actionable next steps so that you can effectively work with your senior leadership team to develop the next generation of leaders for your organization. #leadership
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