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Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Dear Dewey & Kaye Consultant

Dear Dewey & Kaye:

I am the Our long–time Executive Director is retiring after 22 years of service. He has asked to have a seat on the Board of Directors. Is this a best practice for retiring executives?

Signed,

Board Chair

Dear Board Chair:

Your retiring E.D. needs to have a positive legacy which has been richly earned, so that the organization wants to maintain the historical perspective of the long time leader. A Board position is not a good practice to honor the work and dedication of your outgoing executive and to welcome the future with a new leader. The legacy of the former leader is enriched through an Emeritus role or as an honorable spokesperson for marketing and fundraising.

Michelle Pagano Heck is a Senior Consultant working with Interim Management Services and Succession Planning. Contact Michelle at mheck@deweykaye.com.