Transition ICM Lviv

What is transition?

Why do we give transition?

Goals of transition Pass on your knowledge A well-functioning new board from the first day Continuity of the development of ELSA and its culture Perfect the established relations with external Continuity of the development of ELSA and its culture Motivate new board members Ensure a professional view of ELSA Give upcoming board members confidence

GENERAL TRANSITION AREA TRANSITION

+ MOTIVATION IMPLICIT KNOWLEDGE EXPLICIT KNOWLEDGE

Area transition should contain 1. review of the previous ELSA year of the specific area. - what went well, what caused problems, etc.

Area transition should contain 2. risks and obstacles that may arise in the future. - your successor can’t avoid this part of his work, but he/she can learn how to make the best of it

Area transition should contain 3. Unfinished events. - here you can discuss starting something new and sometimes resolve old issues as well.

Area transition should contain 4. Tips for planning the term in the office & tasks calendar.

Area transition should contain 5. Miscellaneous issues on concrete tasks.

Area transition should be Flexible Applicable Motivating & Inspiring   flexible - there are various means to pass on your knowledge   applicable - concern real aspects that should be taken into consideration by the successor   motivating & inspiring - charging the successor with energy to perform better than the predecessor did

Transition period Before you end your term in office So that it would allow for proper preparation

1. There is not enough time spent on structuring and preparations Transition can fail if 1. There is not enough time spent on structuring and preparations

Transition can fail if 2. The planning isn’t efficient or there is not enough time dedicated to planning

Transition can fail if 3. The old board members don’t know how to plan a Transition since they never had a Transition before

Transition can fail if 4. Not all board-members (especially the old ones) attend the Transition-meeting

5. The attitude of both boards towards Transition is not good enough Transition can fail if 5. The attitude of both boards towards Transition is not good enough

6. both boards are demotivated and tired; Transition can fail if 6. both boards are demotivated and tired;

Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats SWOT analysis Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

AA Transition Checklist

Good luck!