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The Associations Governance Institute (AGI) CEO Series is designed exclusively for association executives navigating today’s complex and evolving leadership landscape. These sessions tackle the most pressing challenges CEOs face — from building future-ready leadership teams and crafting effective incentive pay plans to reimagining strategic planning in uncertain times. Gain candid insights into navigating organizational culture and politics, learn what associations can adopt from corporate governance best practices, and explore strategies for seamless CEO succession planning. Whether you're an experienced CEO or preparing for the role, AGI’s CEO Series offers practical guidance and forward-thinking strategies to strengthen your leadership and your organization’s future.
Please note that attendance is exclusively for association CEOs.
As associations face increasing complexity, many are adopting corporate governance best practices to enhance board effectiveness and strategic oversight. This session explores how associations are integrating insights from the NACD and corporate sector, including modern board recruitment, leadership development, and strategic planning. Learn how corporate risk management frameworks can help associations navigate uncertainty and drive long-term success. Gain practical takeaways to strengthen governance, accountability, and impact in your organization.
CEO transitions—whether planned or unexpected—are among the most critical moments in an organization’s lifecycle. While board oversight is essential, effective succession planning requires a proactive, strategic approach. This session brings together leading experts in succession and interim leadership to provide practical guidance on preparing for leadership changes. Learn how to build a robust succession plan, manage unanticipated departures, and ensure organizational stability during transitions. Walk away with actionable tools and best practices to safeguard your association’s future and foster leadership continuity at every stage.
Stepping into the CEO role brings challenges far more complex than finance and operations, and navigating organizational culture and politics can be critical to survival and success. During this candid session, experienced association CEOs will share their firsthand insights on managing board dynamics, building trust with staff and members, inter-organizational challenges, handling competing agendas, and fostering a healthy organizational culture. Learn how to read the warning signs, balance diplomacy with decisiveness, and avoid common pitfalls that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders. Whether you're a new or experienced CEO or aspiring to the role, this session will provide thoughtful guidance to help you lead with confidence in today’s complex environment.
A well-structured executive assessment process is essential for aligning performance with organizational goals and driving long-term success. Explore how to develop clear, effective evaluation frameworks that engage boards, establish meaningful metrics, and ensure incentive compensation supports strategic priorities. Learn best practices for setting impactful performance measures, adapting to changing organizational needs, and fostering transparency in executive reviews. Gain insights into key metrics that drive success and discover strategies to create a fair, results-driven compensation approach that benefits CEOs, boards, and the entire organization.
As the role of the CEO evolves, so do the skills and expertise required in executive leadership teams. This session explores the changing dynamics of high-performing leadership teams, highlighting the critical capabilities needed to navigate today’s complex landscape. Discover emerging leadership attributes, key functions that drive organizational success, and strategies for identifying and developing future leaders. Gain insights into structuring an executive team that fosters innovation, agility, and strategic impact. Leave with actionable steps to build a future-ready leadership team that strengthens your organization’s long-term success.
In an era of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA), traditional strategic planning methods are being redefined. This session explores emerging approaches such as scenario planning, agile strategy, and iterative planning to help organizations stay adaptable and resilient. Learn how to integrate continuous environmental monitoring, financial foresight, and data-driven decision-making into your planning process. We’ll also examine the evolving role of the Chief Strategy Officer and how leadership teams can foster a culture of strategic agility. Gain practical insights to future-proof your organization and drive success in an unpredictable world.
