Avoiding the Glass Cliff: Advice to Boards on Preparing for and Supporting New Leaders of Color

Celebrate Incoming Leader
Written By Melissa Sines

Author: BoardSource/ Building Movement Project
Publisher: BoardSource/ Building Movement Project
Resource Type: Report
Principle: Reimagine Leadership/Build Capacity

This report offers guidance to boards on how to support new leaders of color during leadership transitions. It addresses the challenges these leaders often face when following White predecessors and provides strategies to ensure a smooth and equitable transition.

Boards can use this resource to:

  • Identify actionable steps to support new leaders of color.

  • Address systemic inequities that impact leadership transitions.

Melissa Sines
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