Resource Guide: Navigating Transitions in Leadership and Career

13 Strategies for Sustained Success

Leadership transitions are inevitable in professional environments, yet they often bring periods of uncertainty, disruption, and adaptation. When a new manager assumes responsibility for a department, employees may question how changes will affect their roles, while leaders must quickly acclimate to unfamiliar systems and dynamics. Drawing from experiences across multiple institutions, this collection of evidence-based strategies and the associated sources are designed to support both leaders and employees in navigating professional transitions with resilience, purpose, and effectiveness.

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  • Tim Moore

    Tim Moore is retired after working in campus activities and college unions at the University of Louisville, Southern Methodist University, Dartmouth College, the University of Nebraska, Idaho State University, and Southwest State University. He received his master's degree from Western Illinois University and his bachelor's degree from the University of Richmond. Tim was recently recognized by the NACA with the Lifetime Membership Award and by ACUI with the Emeritus Award. He has been active in NASPA, NACAS, ACPA, NACA, and ACUI, and has presented over 150 educational sessions. He consults for higher education institutions, associations, and nonprofit organizations, with his current interests focusing on campus expression, design thinking, innovation, brand development, service, experience creation, event management, organizational development, risk management, and the future of work.

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