The Great Ideas Conference Nice to Meet You Im the New CEO The First Six Months

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The Great Ideas ConferenceNice to Meet You- Im
the New CEO (The First Six Months)

• Barbara Tulipane, CAE
• National Recreation and Park Association, CEO
• February 21st,2009

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Before the clock starts ticking . . .

• Whats the scoop?
• Headhunter
• Association Community
• The Search Committee
• Dynamics
• Issues
• Data
• Financials
• Strategic Plan
• Negotiations
• Flexible?
• Get your affairs in order
• Disengage
• Clear your calendar

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The clock is ticking

• Get agreement from leadership
• Assemble your team
• Identify momentum
• Find supporters
• Listen to detractors
• Communicate your vision
• Prioritize
• Pace yourself

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Six Month Anniversary

• Reassess
• Plan
• Staff
• Board Relationship
• Acknowledge Supporters and Stars
• Remain Optimistic

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Resources

• ASAEs CEO Group
• The Not-For-Profit CEO Workbook
• Walter P. Pidgeon, Jr.
• Right from the Start
• Dan Ciampa and Michael Watkins

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Dos and Donts

• Dont underestimate the culture
• Do the right thing
• Dont forget the staff
• Do get out of the office
• Dont rely on what worked in the past
• Do keep the board involved
• Dont over promise

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Ten Tips For Surviving the First Six Months

• Do You Homework
• Paint a Picture
• Communicate Early and Often
• Identify Your Champions (staff, members,
  partners)
• Be Flexible
• Find Your Support Group (outside organization)
• Get Out of the Office
• Pace Yourself
• Be Who You Are
• Lead

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• Contact information
• Barbara Tulipane, CAE
• National Recreation and Park Association, CEO
• Phone[phone]
• E-mail btulipane_at_nrpa.org
• Websites www.asaecenter.org, www.nrpa.org

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