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What's Your Story? Becoming an Enthusiastic and compelling board champion

September 24, 2018 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

As a board member, one of your most important roles (topping the list in many board descriptions) is that of “ambassador”. If you feel you need a more powerful "elevator speech" or you'd like to tell a more compelling story about the art, artists and community impact that make your organization shine, this session is for you.

One of the most important and difficult tasks a board can face is guiding a senior leadership transition. The buck truly does stop with the board when it comes to a changing of the guard at the CEO, Artistic or Managing Director level – when the future of your organization may well rest on a successful conclusion to your search and hiring. This is especially fraught when it involves the replacement of a long-time leader, but can be thorny and challenging no matter who’s moving on.

We've compiled a series of articles, reports and resources for you and your board to explore. Click any of the links below, or access a roll-up of all the resources in one easy-to-print document. Click here to access the document: Succession Planning: Navigating a Leadership Transition (PDF).

Planning for Leadership Continuity

The Process

Cultivating the Next Generation of Leaders

Shaping the Future