Leadership Change: Here's How to Make It as Painless as Possible

Ultimately, however, the decision is the board’s to make, and the board must hold itself accountable to land the most qualified candidate. The board must choose someone whose passion and priorities match the ideals and mission of the nonprofit, and it must take into consideration what it envisions for the organization in the future. Then the board must make sure the people it interviews meet the needs of today and tomorrow … and it should never rush into making a decision.

Onboarding … and offboarding
Once a new CEO is identified and hired, only half the battle has been won.