The average tenure of an Executive Director or CEO is about 6 years. And while this transition is…well…stressful, hiring a professional interim Executive Director can help smooth the way. So, listen in to today’s episode with David Harris for tips on hiring an interim ED and what you can expect from the experience.
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Links
Website: Interim Executive Solutions
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Timestamps
(1:20) David’s first interim ED position
(05:30) The role of the Board
(07:11) Interim ED as thought partner, listener, and learner
(10:58) Setting time and scope expectations
(15:19) Benefits of hiring a professional interim
(22:20) Hiring your new permanent ED
(26:36) Finding and hiring your interim ED
ultimately, Everything starts with an idea and a concept as well.,
The structures we build both become a prison. And then we get both trapped. and imagination dies as well.
Structure is important.
The structures we build both become a prison. And then we get both trapped. and imagination dies as well.
Structure is important.
The structures we build both become a prison. And then we get both trapped. and imagination dies as well.
Structure is important.
The structures we build both become a prison. And then we get both trapped. and imagination dies as well.
Structure is important.
Part of our role as an interim is to help the Board understand how it can play a meaningful role in the success of the ED and the organization as a whole.
A professional interim can be an both independent and efficiant thought partner.
An interim ED is first and foremost a listener and a learner.
The real value we bring is an objective assessment of your organization.