Leadership transitions are tricky for any organization, but for clubs, because it happens every 1-2 years it needs to be constantly a part of your work.
Unfortunately, club leaders often wait until the last minute to think about who might replace them and how to get them ready. By that time, you’re in exams or ready to go on vacation, and nobody has the time or interest to do a proper job of passing the torch.
In this section I’ll show you some ways to get around this problem by:
Unfortunately, club leaders often wait until the last minute to think about who might replace them and how to get them ready. By that time, you’re in exams or ready to go on vacation, and nobody has the time or interest to do a proper job of passing the torch.
In this section I’ll show you some ways to get around this problem by:
- Making a succession plan that identifies what’s at risk of being lost when someone leaves, who could potentially replace them, and what they need to learn to effectively replace them
- Preparing future club execs by weaving them into the work, communications, and records of the executives
- Writing a transition document that includes information summarizing the past year, reflections on what went right and wrong, and instructions on what needs to be done next year.