Ensuring a Smooth Transition Between Board Chairs

In this article, Thomas G. Loughlin, executive director of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), explains how the organization orients and prepares incoming board chairs for stepping into the role.

Key volunteer and staff leaders all participate  in a retreat that focuses on ensuring a smooth transition between the incoming and outgoing chairs and on providing the incoming chair with the information, knowledge, and guidance he or she needs to successfully fulfill the role.