FINISH WELL.
START READY.
Practical guidance for one of succession's most awkward conversations.
We DON'T KNOW how to TALK ABOUT THIS
When a longtime leader's succession comes into view, an uncomfortable question begins to surface:
What does it look like to care for the departing leader well?
Certainly, the leader and their spouse have hopes and expectations about what "caring well" means. At the same time, boards want to honor the departing leader while also taking responsibility for future sustainability.
After years of service and sacrifice, answering this question is delicate. It speaks to emotions, value, and legacy. Which is why this topic is awkward to navigate for everyone involved.
FORTEAMS NAVIGATING SUCCESSION TOGETHER
Leaders and spouses are preparing to finish well. Boards are preparing to carry the mission forward.
LEADERS & SPOUSES
What does life look like on the other side of succession?
You need space to have honest conversations about finances and what you will do next.
BOARD MEMBERS
How do we balance caring well and responsible oversight?
You want to balance honoring your departing leader with responsible decisions that are sustainable for the organization.
STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, & DONORS
Are we taking care of the leader that has taken care of us?
You're not asking for details, but you want to know leadership is doing what they can to help your leader prepare.
WHAT IS INCLUDED
We have created a coordinated process that makes room for every perspective to be heard.
Board Edition
The Board Edition helps its members answer the question, “What level of support is responsible?”
Leader and Spouse Edition
The Leader and Spouse Edition helps to answer, “What level of support do we need?”
Conversation Guide
The Conversation Guide provides the facilitator with a plan to address what the Board and Departing Leader can expect from one another.
Three coordinated resources.
Separate preparation for the Board and the Leader and their Spouse.
A facilitated conversation designed to move both parties toward shared expectations and agreement.
HOW IT WORKS
Finish Well. Start Ready. provides a structured approach for providing care that is both supportive and responsible.
It does not prescribe what the Leader should expect or what Board should provide. Those decisions belong to you.
Step 02
run the process
The Facilitator helps the Leader, spouse, and Board understand one another’s needs, expectations, and concerns.
Step 03
Finish Well
The Leader and Board move forward in agreement about what comes next and how they will navigate it together.
Talk with honor and responsibility
Finish Well. Start Ready. helps Leaders, spouses, and Boards discuss the future openly and safely, reducing the risk of unspoken expectations creating relational strain.
Finish well. Move forward together.
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