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title: "Executive Research Perspective: Make a Place for an Interim CEO in Your Succession Plan"
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published_at: "2022-10-12T23:14:00+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-11-10T00:18:08+00:00"
url: "https://associationsnow.com/2022/10/12/executive-research-perspective-make-a-place-for-an-interim-ceo-in-your-succession-plan/"
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excerpt: "During times of leadership transition, it’s important to have a plan. New research from the ASAE Research Foundation highlights how a succession plan that calls for an interim CEO can set an organization on the right course through a transition."
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