Succession searches in clubs: strategies for a successful future!

Succession searches in clubs: strategies for a successful future!

In recent years, many clubs in the Werra-Meißner district have to struggle with the same difficulties: it is becoming increasingly difficult to find suitable successors for the board positions. This was also the central theme at the second circular network meeting of the "Working Group Citizens' Commitment", to which around 25 participants recently came together. There, representatives from various local, district and district associations as well as from superordinate institutions received valuable impulses for gaining new committed to management tasks. [Meineregion365.de] (https://meineregion365.de/freizeit-familie/mit-mehr- Leichtigkeit- Following Planning-Fuer-vereine-30623) reports that the event was organized by the coordination center for civil engagement in cooperation with the Omnibus volunteer agency in the Oberhone district administration.

The participants of the meeting had the opportunity to exchange ideas about their previous procedures and to discuss current challenges. Gabriele Rübcke, trainer and coach, presented concrete approaches to strategic successor searches. In doing so, she emphasized the need to regularly analyze her working method as a board of directors as well as to clearly determine job descriptions and task distributions. Michael Schröter, the 1st Chairman of the Werra-Meißner Singing Circle, also emphasized the importance of precise job descriptions, while Edmund Pliefke, volunteer coordinator, addressed innovative ideas for recruiting membership.

challenges of the board work

The search for suitable successors, especially for the chair of an association, is often a challenge. A frequent inhibition is high expectations of excreting board members who can deter potential successors. Therefore, it is advised to establish a 2nd chairman in order to enable direct integration into the club management. In this way, future chairpersons can be better prepared and build trust, which promotes acceptance among the colleagues on the board. [Vereinsmeier.online] (https://vereinsmeier.online/F successor search-fuer-den- chairing/) emphasizes that the election process can run more smoothly if the successor is already considered competent.

But not infrequently, candidates do not feel grown, which can make the choice of balancing act. It is essential that the club management is prepared for both positive and negative scenarios. In the worst case, it could be necessary to start looking for successors again if no suitable candidate is found.

strategies for the recruitment of new board members

In order to increase interest in board tasks, it is crucial to communicate the goals and activities of the association clearly and convincingly. Successful stories and personal ties play an important role. The article by Kleingarten.de recommends to expand the usual spectrum of candidates and also to address young members or unobtrusive persons. A personal speech has proven to be the most effective way to win committed people for board positions.

In addition, it is important to offer training courses that make it easier to get started with the board. This not only contributes to the development of the competencies of the members, e.g. in the areas of session management and fundraising, but also promotes teamwork and networking. In addition, all expenses that arise in connection with the board work should be reimbursed to honor the voluntary work.

The goal of the "Working Group Citizens' Commitment" remains the promotion of voluntary commitment in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis. The participants of the network meeting receive information about important focus issues that you can pass on in your clubs. It is clear: the preservation of the association structure needs fresh ideas, committed people and good planning. If you have any questions, contact Karina Glahn from the coordination Center for Citizens' Engagement at Ehrenamt@werra-meissner-kreis.de or by phone at 05651/302-3615.