Skip to main content

Look ahead to make a good-bye good

Related content Leaving responsibly but not foolishly It's never too early to start preparing your group for the next leader. "Keep your legacy in mind," said Pamela Kaul of Association Strategies. "What do you want them to say about you after you're gone?" Make a plan. If the association doesn't have a long-term succession strategy, at least prepare a guide for what to do if the CEO or other top people are suddenly gone. Chris Jahn said such a "hit-by-a-bus" document gave his former group a good head start. Updated quarterly, it included key issues, key personnel and contact information at the National Association of Chemical Distributors. It also recommended… Read More