CEO Transition

The project included

• Assisting the board in developing a transition process that would use resources effectively to meet stated goals

• Defining tasks and timelines for the transition

• Facilitating board decisions about organizational needs and leadership competencies

• Preparing the position description and qualifications for board approval

• Identifying prospective search firms for board selection

• Recommending communication strategies

• Supporting the board through the transition process

Board Development

Oliver Tessier & Associates facilitated multiple board development meetings the the American Chemical Society over a period of two years, educating the board on the principles of effective governance and helping them resolve long-standing issues. Board members reported significant improvements in the work process and the ability of the board to advance toward goals.

Operational Planning

Oliver Tessier designed and facilitated an operational planning session for ACS's JobSpectrum.org, then a year-old, highly successful, Web-based job matching service that operated as an independent entity within the American Chemical Society.

Facilitation

Design and delivery of a retreat to promote team dynamics among members of the 75-person External Affairs Division. Activities included interactive problem-solving and planning that unifies the efforts of multiple departments within the division. Participants emerged with a stronger sense of how each department functions and with shared plans for improving the division's deliverables while respecting work/life balance.