When a strong leader decides to leave an organization it can strike fear in the hearts of an owner, CEO or board chair. Such change can feel a bit chaotic.
Right now I am training a new person in a leadership position in my own company. That means I need to refresh myself on how the day-to-day systems work. I have to put my own schedule on hold while I recruit and then teach a new person our processes and culture—a wonderful opportunity to see how we’re doing in those areas. I’m tweaking and re-thinking lots of systems along the way.
Here are a few tips I’ve learned toward making the transition more smooth:
Don’t panic when a good employee decides to move on. Instead, use this opportunity to review your practices and make your company even stronger than it was before.