Vet the Interim Exec: 6 Critical Steps Toward Making it Work

In an earlier post, I wrote about why an Interim Executive Director may be a good decision while you look for a permanent replacement. Once you have an Interim….or even when the new permanent person starts…there are a few steps that can make the transition easier. This post, continued at Thoughtful Philanthropist, gives you 6 steps to a successful start…

Interim Executive, Acting Exec, Temporary Exec…whatever you call us, we have this in common. We’re not expected to be here very long, and we have a lot to do in that time. If all you need is a placeholder, you wouldn’t spend the dollars for a professional. So it’s on the Interim Executive’s shoulders to make a difference quickly.

Your mileage may vary, but I find there are a few initial steps that have to happen to launch a successful interim situation.     Keep Reading: