Executive Transitions

SMART, an acronym for new Executive Directors, asks ED's to act soulfully, mindfully, astutely, responsibly, and trustingly

This document describes the procedure for appointing organizational leadership in the event of a temporary or permanent unplanned absence of the Executive Director.

Use this basic press release template to create your media announcement about a newly hired CEO or Executive Director.

A summary of the results from 233 respondents to a Greenlights survey aimed at better understanding characteristics and career paths of executives, how leadership transitions will impact organizations, and informing the further development of strategies to address the pending generational shift in leaders.

This survey aims to better understand characteristics and career paths of executives, how leadership transitions will impact organizations, and to inform the further development of strategies to address the pending generational shift in leaders.

Greenlights provides a variety of services to help your organization “survive and thrive” through leadership transitions. From conducting a thorough, search for a new Executive Director, to placing an Interim Executive Director to coaching you through all aspects of transition management, Greenlights is here to help.

This document takes you step by step through the process of managing a transition from one Executive Director to another.

Use this document to map out a plan of action during the midst of an Executive Transition.

This sample contract outlines the responsibilities, expectations, and compensation for an Executive Director.

Ten steps to ensure a smooth executive transition.