Know When To Leave

The leadership change of a chief executive officer (CEO) is the most significant and impactful change an organization and its board of directors will experience. And, right now, the health and human service field is in a constant state of CEO turnover. Surveys show 25% to 35% of CEOs expect to leave their roles in the next five years.

While the recruitment and selection of a new CEO is the board’s responsibility, the current CEO is central to a successful change in leadership, both for themselves and the organization. While the transition to a new CEO involves multiple factors . . .