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In an ideal world, institutional leaders know well in advance when they plan to step down from their positions. After a long, successful presidency, boards and administrators have ample time to plan for the departure of a leader and the arrival of a highly qualified successor. For one example of a seminary that planned ahead for its president’s retirement, see www.intrust.org/Toward-a-Fuller-future.

 

 

But what if a president unexpectedly takes another job or falls gravely ill? If your school were faced with a situation like this, do you have a clear idea of what you would do? The In Trust Center has resources to help in developing a presidential succession plan, including articles like “If Your People Are Valuable, Plan for Their Departure” and “Negotiating a Presidential Transition” and a webinar titled “Transition Planning.” 

 

For more resources, including a succession plan template, contact the In Trust Center at resources@intrust.org or 302-654-7770. We have helpful ideas to spur your thinking.

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Conflict + Crisis: Navigating the Shoals, Part 2 – A Deeper Dive

Thursday, February 15, 2024, 1:00 p.m. (ET)

Presenter Donna Alexander, President & CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, offers best practices for navigating conflict and crisis. She examines the crucial elements of defining conflict and crisis, identifying, and prioritizing affected stakeholders, utilizing effective communication strategies, and ultimately, executing a plan of action. Click here to register.

In Trust Center Resource Grants

FEBRUARY 22, 2024, 1 PM (ET)

An In Trust Center Resource Grant offers member schools a chance to explore innovation at their institutions through a matching grant opportunity of up to $15,000. Join us for this 30-minute information session, including Q&A, as we provide details on eligibility requirements, funding priorities, application process. Previous grantees are eligible to apply as long as they are not within our current funding cycle. Click to register.

Conflict + Crisis: Navigating the Shoals, Part 1

ON DEMAND

Presenter Donna Alexander, President & CEO of Advoxum Global Strategies, offers best practices for navigating conflict and crisis. She examines the crucial elements of defining conflict and crisis, identifying, and prioritizing affected stakeholders, utilizing effective communication strategies, and ultimately, executing a plan of action.

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