1. Transition
ICM Sarajevo, 2017

2. What is Transition
The process through which we assure the transfer of the strategic direction, knowledge, information and experience from the current board to the new one
Focus on achieving realistic goals
Both boards have the same importance

3. Quality of received transition from former NB

4. Preparation Current Board Your own transition Continue what you liked
Change what you disliked
Prepare the draft of transition (process, information)
New Board
Prepare your own questions, doubts
No unified way how to give the perfect transition, always depends on the circumstances

5. Set the Goals
Passing on knowledge (documents, passwords, tips and tricks etc.)
Continuity of the development
Passing on ideas for the future
Establishing relations with externals
Well functioning board
Proffesional view on ELSA
Giving confidence and motivation
Create good connection between the boards

6. General Transition
Information that every board member should know regarding ELSA on international, national and local level
Vision, Strategic Goals etc.
To the whole board at the same time
Creating a strong team (team building exercises, challenges)
Trainings on soft skills
Responsibilities on NCM and other events
General OYOP
Teach, motivate, guide!

7. Area Transition More specific
Different forms (friendly conversation, brainstorming, workshop etc.)
Inform, give practical advice, share experiences
Area OYOP
Create good connection with your successor

8. What should be included in the transition
Where to find information
Officers Portal, possible NG portal
step.elsa.org, stepapplication.elsa.org + login
Fb group, mailing list, coaching system
STEP part of Decision Book - obligations
Pass on knowledge
Cycles, forms + how to fill them, TNPs database etc.
Review of the previous year regarding STEP
what was good, what caused problems, possible improvements etc.
Risks and obstacles which may arise in the future

9. What should be included in the transition
Local and National characteristics
JH possibilities, contacts, problems in LGs
Unfinished things
Communication with traineeship providers, reception etc.
New ideas
What would you have done in the beginning if you could start over?
Tips on planning the term in the office
Keep in mind STEP Calendar

10. Main rules Be flexible (various ways how to pass on knowledge)
Motivate, inspire, guide
There are no stupid questions
Transition continues throughout the whole year

11. Tips and Tricks Create a checklist
Write all important transition points thorughout the whole year
Alumni + archives
Ask EI / other NGs for help
Transition Handbook