Onboarding and Supporting a New CEO

Author: Libbie Landles-Cobb and Leah Karlins
Publisher: The Bridgespan Group
Resource Type: Article
Principle: Leadership Transition Planning

The number one responsibility of any board—for-profit or nonprofit—is effective management of the senior executive, especially a new one. Yet, nonprofit leaders often report to Bridgespan that their boards fall short of that goal. Here are five ways nonprofit boards can more effectively onboard and support their new CEOs.