Presidential Transitions: Leadership Succession Planning for Long-Term Sustainability

Over the past several years, the average tenure of higher education presidents has been on the decline. The challenges presidents face—including increasing pressure to grow their institutions more rapidly, political interference, and stressors around crises—can be daunting. To effectively manage change and maintain momentum, institutions are wise to prepare in advance for the departure of presidents and other cabinet leaders.

Join AGB Search for an interactive discussion to develop strategies for:

1. Engaging in succession planning to ensure your institution is prepared to navigate leadership vacancies with internal or interim leadership
2. Preparing for presidential transitions by having a comprehensive transition plan
3. Ensuring the successful integration of a new president into the campus community through thoughtful and intentional transition planning

Speakers:

Rod McDavis, PhD, managing principal, AGB Search
Melissa Trotta, EdD, associate managing principal, AGB Search