Leadership Continuity in Associations

Leadership transitions are inevitable, yet many associations find themselves unprepared when executives, board members, or key staff step down. Without a thoughtful plan, these transitions can disrupt progress, strain teams, and weaken member trust. This session, led by Alison Teitelbaum, MS, MPH, CAE, Founder and Principal Consultant at AST Strategies, explored practical strategies for leadership continuity that go beyond simply identifying a successor.

This session provided participants with knowledge and actionable insights related to:

• Risks and vulnerabilities tied to leadership continuity
• Succession planning versus leadership continuity strategies
• The transference of institutional knowledge
• Practical approaches for building next-generation leadership capacity
  
• Tools to assist with continuity, stability, and resilience