Support from the board of directors is crucial to the success of any new leader, but it is particularly important for those that are new to an organization.
Trustees are often exhausted by the search for a new director, says Amanda Stewart, an assistant professor in the department of public administration at North Carolina State University. Once the director is hired, they just want to get out of the way. “That is not effective,” she says.
New Committee
Boards need to develop a plan for the new leader and stay engaged, says Karen Schuler, manager of search, transition, and planning for the consulting firm Marcum. Boards should create a committee that is separate from the search committee to work closely with the new director. That way those members will have the time and energy to work with the new director, she says.
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