Executive transitions can be challenging and complex, creating uncertainty for leaders, board members, and staff. With a growing wave of retirements and increasing burnout in the nonprofit sector, preparing for leadership changes has never been more crucial.
Join us for an engaging and interactive two-hour seminar designed specifically for Executive Directors and Board Members. This session will equip you with the tools and insights needed to navigate leadership transitions successfully, whether as part of a long-term strategy or in response to an unexpected departure.
By attending, you’ll gain clarity on the process, have the opportunity to ask key questions, and learn how to guide your organization toward a thriving future during this critical chapter of change.
Learning Objectives:
Strategic Transition Planning: Understand how to create an environment where your organization can thrive before, during, and after a leadership transition.
Roles and Responsibilities: Define the roles of the board, executives, and staff throughout the transition process to ensure seamless collaboration and accountability.
Staff Development: Learn how to cultivate and prepare internal talent to strengthen the organization during leadership changes.
Anticipating Challenges: Recognize common pitfalls in executive transitions, how to avoid them, and what personal and professional impacts to expect.
Equip your organization with the confidence and strategy to handle executive transitions effectively and sustainably. Don’t miss this opportunity to prepare for success in the face of change!
Meet Your Instructor:
Regina Birdsell has over 30 years of experience collaborating across business, philanthropy, government, media, and the nonprofit sector to tackle complex issues and foster positive change, primarily in Southern California. With a background in journalism and a Master's in Social Work from USC, she's been recognized as a Most Admired CEO by the Los Angeles Business Journal and as one of Women Making a Difference. Presently, she heads USC's Master's Degree Program in Nonprofit Leadership and Management, while also facilitating leadership training, board retreats, and providing executive support during leadership transitions.