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In a presentation delivered yesterday, I created a bit of a stir by suggesting the best time to for an association CEO to craft an exit strategy was at the moment they accepted the position. Several folks thought that planning an exit strategy at the outset, meant you were entering into the new position hokey-pokey style—one foot in, one foot-out. Sort of like planning for your future divorce on your wedding day or starting a new dating relationship with the date for breaking-up scheduled in advance. Prenuptial agreements aside for the moment, employment contracts and economic reality all suggest something different is afoot and exit strategies are a vital part of beginning anew. Continue reading →