Listening deeply to understand what the board is saying and why is a critical capacity of successful interim CEOs. At the Solid Waste Association of North America, Richard Yep, FASAE, CAE, translated his quick assessment into the introduction of several leading association management practices—all the while building trust with board and staff.

Stabilizing priority programs while managing the employment, operational, and other issues that came with an association management transition were critical focuses for interim CEO Michele Warholic. Her advice for interim assignments: Stay focused on three or so top priorities. Backburner the others.

Fast assessment goes well beyond evaluating programs, finances, and systems. An interim CEO is well positioned to identify and facilitate impactful changes to the management model—in this case, to an association management company.

By James Zaniello, FASAE

Leading association transition: Instilling effective management practices, creating financial transparency, and driving revenue were the top board asks of an interim CEO, Sharon Kneebone. She delivered—in spades.

Shawn Townsend named RAMW’s new President & CEO

The American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (ASCPT) announced on December 21st the appointment of Abigail W. Gorman, MBA, as its Chief Executive Officer.

We are thrilled and honored to have our focus on DE&I be recognized by @HuntScanlon in their ‘HR/DE&I Power 65’ rankings