1:45-3:00 p.m

8-B. Best Practices and Pitfalls of CEO Transitions

No matter how carefully an organization plans for a CEO transition, the process of changing leaders often brings with it an unsettling sense of urgency and uncertainty. During this session, an executive search consultant will help ensure your next CEO transition runs smoothly. Learn about recent trends in CEO continuity planning and effective onboarding strategies. Gain insights to help you address awkward situations that may arise during the CEO search, including when a valued internal candidate is not selected for the executive position or the board becomes overly involved in the management of the organization. Recently appointed CEOs and board members will be on hand to discuss best practices and pitfalls of CEO transitions.

• Elizabeth Feltner, Chief Executive Officer, Deffet Group, Inc.
• Mark Steele, Consultant, Salemtowne
• Erica Thrash-Sall, CEO, Horizon House
• Kirsten Cone, Executive Director, Givens Estates
• Arthur Cox, Board Chair, NewAldaya Lifescapes (formerly Cedar Falls Lutheran Home)