A resignation . . . now what?

Leaders leave for all sorts of reasons — sometimes for new opportunities, sometimes because they’ve come to the end of their work life, and sometimes because they’re asked to leave. In many positions in social impact organizations, especially in the Chief Professional Officer position, engaging an interim leader can give the organization an opportunity to breathe, to assess the needs of the organization, remediate some immediate difficulties, and plot a strong, true course for the next “settled” leader. An interim isn’t just to water the plants and pay the bills, but to really take stock of where things are, where you want them to be, and to explore all the possibilities. Engaging an interim is no longer thought to be a sign of an emergency or a failed search, but of a board of directors that wants the very best for their organization. A seasoned, trained interim can provide a time of assessment, reconciliation, visioning and energy that can move an organization into the best possible place for a successful permanent hire. Joan has a rich, diverse history as an interim leader, both in the CEO/ED position and in the Chief Development position, with domestic and international organizations. In addition, she has completed Third Sector Company’s highly regarded Interim Executives Academy, a focused training program designed to prepare seasoned leaders for the particular work of interim leadership. She is uniquely qualified to help lead your organization through the challenging time of leadership transition.