First, congratulations on your CEO appointment!
Stepping into a new CEO role in the for-purpose (NFP) sector is exciting and intense. Forget the “first 90 days”, lets focus on your first 30 days that sets you up for leadership success. In this episode, Michelle and Danielle break down exactly what new and aspiring CEOs in the not-for-profit sector need to focus on when they first step into the chair.
From building relationships with your board chair and senior team to understanding your funding contracts, financials, risk registers, and culture dynamics.
Whether you’re about to start a new CEO role, preparing for your first leadership transition, or coaching someone through theirs, this conversation offers a detailed checklist of what to tackle in your first month.
What You’ll Learn
- How to prepare before day one, and why your “first day” starts earlier than you think
- The critical conversations to have with your board chair and executive team
- How to assess culture, capability, and risk in your first month
- The key documents every new CEO must review - from budgets to delegations to compliance
- Why stakeholder mapping and understanding your funding ecosystem is essential
- Managing pace, expectations, and decision-making when you’re “on a moving train”
- The importance of self-awareness, communication, and setting leadership tone early
Who This Episode Is For
- Newly appointed CEOs in the NFP or for-purpose sector
- Aspiring leaders preparing for their first executive role
- Board members or chairs onboarding a new CEO
- Consultants and advisors supporting leadership transitions
Connect with us:
LinkedIn: The NFP CEO: Overview | LinkedIn
Website: thenfpceo.com.au
Michelle Cutler: Michelle Cutler | LinkedIn
Danielle Ballantine: Danielle Ballantine | LinkedIn