Succession Planning

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Succession Planning Executive Education

• May 24, 2006
• Jackie Dollar Harrison
• Executive Director
• Child Start Inc.

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Child Start Inc. Executive Director Succession
Timeline 2004 - 2006
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Child Start Inc. Executive Director Succession
Timeline 2004 - 2006
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Executive Education Training Program
Program Year 2005-2006
The Pioneers
CLASS I
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Executive Education Training Program
Purpose

• The Executive Education Training Program has been
  designed to develop, connect and inspire CSI
  leadership to strengthen the Child Start Inc.
  organization.

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Executive Education Training Program
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Executive Education Training Program Class I
What do you hope to gain, and how do you expect
to utilize your Executive Education experience?

• There are a number of things that I am hoping to
  accomplish through the Executive Education
  Training. I am expecting to become more
  proficient at public presentations/speaking, as
  my knowledge of non-profits in general and Child
  Start, Inc. in particular, increases. I am
  prepared to supplement my understanding of Labor
  Relations and Human Resource Management as well
  as expanding my proficiency with regards to
  Resource Development. I am also very excited
  about being introduced to such agenda items as
  Fiscal and Economic Principals, Fundamentals of
  Board Leadership, Strategic Planning and
  Organizational Analysis and Design.
• As well as improving my comprehension of the
  above mentioned subjects, I am hoping to develop
  a closer and better working relationship with my
  peers, my direct reports and with my supervisors.
• - Debbie McGrath
• I am excited about participating in the
  Executive Management Training program. Once the
  program ends, I hope to have a more thorough
  understanding of non-profit management especially
  in the areas of operations, human resources,
  fiscal planning and organization design. As I
  continue to develop the skills needed to be a
  successful leader, my greatest expectation is to
  be given the opportunity to utilize those skills
  as a manager here at Child Start.
• - Juan Cisneros

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What do you hope to gain, and how do you expect
to utilize your Executive Education experience?

• Based on the training content, I hope to gain a
  deeper understanding of the agency as well as the
  insight to become a stronger leader.  I expect to
  utilize the training in growing stronger in my
  current position and to aspire to promote at some
  time in the future. 
• - Erin Busby
• I hope to gain some new skills and experiences
  that will help me to become a better manager and
  leader. I will utilize these skills in any
  position that I hold at Child Start.
• - Karen Sanchez
• I am hoping that the Executive Education
  Training experience will enhance what I know
  about our agency, non profit agencies and my
  overall management skills. Each of the planned
  topics have components in which I want to learn
  more about to help me become a better and more
  effective manager. I am excited to use the
  experience and information learned to support
  what I do every day for the agency. I hope to
  have a better understanding of such topics as
  marketing, human resources, labor relations and
  fiscal practices to broaden my skills and
  experiences. I also hope to learn more about
  each of the members in the program and how we can
  utilize the strengths each of us brings to the
  agency.
• - Susan Smith
• I wish to acquire a comprehensive understanding
  of CSI focusing on federal regulations, fiscal
  management, board leadership, marketing and
  community involvement. In addition to these
  skill sets, I hope to form close professional
  relationships with the other training
  participants. During the past year it has been
  my distinct pleasure to work with several
  individuals who bring a wide variety of cultural,
  educational and professional experiences to CSI
  which has also strengthen my role as a Regional
  Program Manager. Equipped with an accomplished
  team of potential leaders, it is my hope to take
  what I will learn in this course and help build
  agency continuity and proficiency with regard to
  staff development, quality service provision and
  long term program sustainability.
• - Michael Diehl

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What do you hope to gain, and how do you expect
to utilize your Executive Education experience?

• Attending the Executive Education training's
  would allow me to gain a wealth of opportunities.
  Such opportunities will enable me to learn new
  insights needed to continue to be an effective
  manager and also provide resources needed for
  Executive Leadership. The training's will enable
  me to imagine new possibilities and create new
  solutions for the continued success of Child
  Start Inc.
• Vision is the distant light that gives direction
  to any effort. I would utilize our vision to
  successfully develop leadership skills for staff.
  When the vision is clear and bright, it attracts
  attention and stimulates curiosity and interest.
  My goal is to empower self directed teams. It is
  important to create teams of practice problem
  solvers, and unlock the creative potential of
  each team member.
• - Debra Barnes
• I hope to gain knowledge and skills to meet my
  leadership goals To gain a better knowledge of
  the inner workings of our organization which
  would lead me to a better understanding of the
  workings of CSI.  This would give me a clearer
  picture to be a more productive leader through
  coaching, being a team leader and a change
  agent.  Thirdly, I will further develop my
  communication and public relations skills.
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• My career goals involve becoming a part of the
  management team where I will utilize the
  Executive Education Training experience.  Until
  then I will use the experience  as a coach, team
  leader and change agent. This will allow me to
  share with others what I am experiencing so they
  will have more knowledge to work with and to
  develop their skills and knowledge.
• - Laura Schneider

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Objectives for Executive Education

• Component of the Succession Plan
• Determine the Next Level of Leadership
• Ensure Mission and Vision Will Be Carried Forward
• Develop Leadership That Perpetuates Growth
• Shorten the Learning Curve for Future Leaders
• Increase commitment and loyalty to CSI

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What We Are looking For

• Leadership
• Initiative
• Judgment
• Planning Organizing
• Teamwork

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Expectations

• Understand the Big Picture
• Meet all training event commitments
• Reach for a higher level
• Demonstrate ethical behavior
• Evaluate the process for improvement
• Be Realistic About Your Resources

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Seminar 1

• Thriving As A Non-Profit Leader

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Thriving As A Non-Profit Leader

• Vision
• Credibility
• Leadership
• Organization
• Perseverance
• Resiliency
• Planning
• Passion
• Star Quality

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Executive Education Training ProgramVision,
Future Directions, Commitment
Our vision is what determines where and how we
spend our time and energy.

• What legacy do you want to leave in your
  community? How do you want things to be
  different because of your presence?
• What do you see yourself doing in terms of
  leadership roles and activities in your community
  3 to 5 years from now?
• List some action ideas for yourself in terms of
  your leadership activities in the next year.
  Right now, what do your next steps need to be in
  order to put your ideas into action?
• 4. Make a commitment to something you will do in
  the next year to put your ideas into action.
  Write this on a postcard along with your address.

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Joharis Window
What I Know
What I Dont Know
What I Dont Know That I Dont Know
What I Think I Know
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• "Head Start is an organization that was
  originally established to have conflict built
  into how it was to be governed....forever....and
  therefore it was designed to be dynamic
  decision-making process.....we gave parents power
  in both how their children are to be educated and
  governed....." (2001 TTA Conference in
  Washington, D.C.)

- Helen Taylor, Past Associate Commissioner
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WE ARE MORE ALIKE THAN WE ARE DIFFERENT

• We are all products of our environment, and all
  values, attitudes, and beliefs (and the behavior
  that stems from them).

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The Future Brings Leadership

• We must LEAD by Modeling
• Integrity
• Honesty
• Trust and
• Empowerment

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• Autonomy - How free you are on the job?
• Centrality- How critical is your work to the
  organization.
• Involvement - The degree to which you participate
  in the organizational process.

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• Control - The degree to which you feel confident
  in pushing Decision-Making down to the next level.

• Influence - The degree to which others follow
  your lead, rely on your judgment, and seek you
  out for advice.
• Resources - Access to information, and the
  ability to obtain/ purchase what you need in your
  work.

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The Future Brings Leadership

• We must INSPIRE
• Hope
• Service
• Dedication

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ATTITUDE

• By Charles Swindoll
• We cannot change our past.
• I am convinced that life is 10 what happens to
  me, and 90 how I react to it. And so it is with
  you!

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The Future Brings Leadership

• We must REQUIRE
• Consistency
• Self -Acceptance
• Honesty

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CHANGE

• There is a certain relief in Change,
• Even though it be from bad to worse,
• As I have found traveling in a Stagecoach,
• That it is often a comfort to SHIFT ones
  position,
• And be BRUISED in a new place!
• Langston Hughes

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The Future?

• Its your little red wagon, and youre going to
  have to pull it!
• - Emma Lee Cain

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TALK
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