Defining success for a future Chief Executive
For a major national charity.
Context
The forthcoming retirement of the CEO created the opportunity for Trustees to refresh the charity’s strategy and work with us to define the type of leader that would be needed to lead its full definition and execution.
Solution
Engaged with Chair and Board of Trustees on future strategy – developing long term opportunity, role in society, strategy and vision
Established clarity on performance and transformational objectives for CEO (and for the whole Executive), plus accountability and challenges involved in managing complex internal and external stakeholders
Developed a detailed success profile, experience required, with assessment components to evaluate fit, predict performance and support development
Assisted in briefing Search firm on mandate
Continuing support for hiring and development of Executive team
Outcomes
The trustees are agreed and aligned on future direction
A new CEO has arrived!