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title: "Planning for Succession: The Role of the Interim CEO"
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An interim CEO offers a unique opportunity for associations to reset and bring management practices in line with known good practice, allows boards the space to determine what kind of association they want to be in the future, and provides time for a thorough search for the right leader. This session presents findings from the Role of the Interim CEO research initiative and highlights how associations can effectively engage interims to ensure long-term success

Featuring:  
 Monika Schulz, CAE, Executive Director and CEO, National Society of Professional Engineers  
 Jim Zaniello, FASAE, President and Founder, Vetted Solutions

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