Succession Lab

Ensure your nonprofit’s institutional knowledge stays with the organization and doesn’t live in the leader’s head!

Succession Lab

Many nonprofits do not have plans in place when there is a planned or unplanned transition in the Executive Director/CEO position. It can be difficultfor existing leaders to carve outthe time to prepare the organization for possible transitions when they are busy with the everyday work oftheir position. This Lab provides the support,tools, and accountability you need to create an executive transition plan - through efficient, step-by-step courses.

Model:

  • Interactive workshop series, facilitated by Kennari Consulting, designed for a small group of nonprofit Executive Directors/CEOs
  • 2 classroom sessions per month, over two months
  • Estimated 2-4 hours of homework time, in addition to classroom time
  • Attendance at all 4 classroom sessions is required
  • You will create a fully-developed emergency transition plan in the Lab, and have next steps identified to support longer-term succession planning
  • After completing the Lab, you will have a personalized follow-up session with a Kennari consultant. This meeting may
    involve either the Executive Director/CEO or the Board Leadership
  • Cost = $1,250 per organization
  • Click here to request more information 

Classroom Sessions:

  1. Topic: Launchpad
  2. Topic: Prioritize & Organize
  3. Topic: Board Preparation
  4. Topic: Financial & Communication Planning

More information:

  • Succession Lab cohorts will be in person in West Michigan.  If you’re interested in a virtual option, click here.
  • You will be invoiced once the Lab begins, allowing you to confirm the final classroom dates/times work before committing funds.
  • Classroom sessions are meant for the executive leader of the organization.
  • This will be productive whether or not you have a transition on your radar. Planned or unplanned, poorly executed transitions can directly and negatively impact your organization’s success and sustainability.
  • This is not a full-on succession planning activity – that work should be done in collaboration with the board. This lays the groundwork for those strategic discussions and will provide a pathway to establish that plan.
  • Interest in this lab and all discussions within it are confidential.

Questions can be directed to Becca Waite at becca@kennariconsulting.com

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“Succession Lab was just what our organization needed at this point in our organizational development. We’ve had many transitions throughout our 12 years, including leadership turnover. It was great to finally establish a thorough succession plan that is accessible and clear to key leaders, as we continue to grow in capacity and sustainability.”

Emily Christensen
Executive Director
CultureWorks