A Lucel solution:

At Lucel Solutions, we’re re-envisioning traditional practices to help organizations thrive. Nowhere is this interrogation of tradition more important than in times of leadership transition.

Leadership transitions present both challenges and opportunities. We’ve found that organizations firmly rooted in their history, programs, and stakeholders are best positioned to pivot successfully. Organizations that default to external interim leadership often sacrifice historical insights and nimbleness, missing the chance to align the process of change with an organization’s values and unique needs.

We believe there's a better way - one that unlocks staff development, deepens stakeholder engagement, and keeps program work strong while preparing for a new leader. Our approach leverages your team’s existing resources, positioning them to lead through transition with expert coaching and support.

Your team already knows the organization inside and out. They shape the culture, keep the work moving, and are best equipped to navigate a leadership transition. Instead of bringing in an outsider who will need time to get up to speed, we help you identify and empower existing leaders.

You might be thinking: I don’t have anyone who can step up. It’s too complicated. We have too many messes we need to clean up during this transition to risk inexperienced management. (Or maybe you’re thinking: great! I’m in! Sign me up. In which case you can skip the next couple of paragraphs.)

The truth is, most organizations have qualified staff who lack only the title or formal experience but who definitely know how to lead. They’re often already managing complexity, aware of the organization’s internal problems, and in a position to address them. And they’re invested.

Boards often hesitate to take risks during an already uncertain time, defaulting to convention for comfort. But this mindset overlooks the power within the staff. Embracing internal leadership not only strengthens your team but also aligns with equity goals and internal stability.

That’s where we come in.

We’re experts at coaching staff through leadership transitions. We collaborate with boards and staff to assess the organization’s position, craft a tailored transition approach, and guide your team through challenges and opportunities. We help prioritize tasks, liaise with the board when needed, and ensure the organization is ready for its next leader. Throughout the process, we emphasize team well-being, organizational culture, and clear communication.

We’ve used this approach successfully—with lasting benefits. Staff feel more secure during transitions when led by someone they know and trust. Organizational culture is preserved and often strengthened. Teams gain new skills to support the incoming leader and further the organization’s mission. And it’s cost effective, even when compensating staff for increased responsibilities and providing coaching. Most importantly, this approach takes the entire team into account and positions the change as an opportunity.

At Lucel, we believe in using practical and effective approaches to break free from the ‘that’s how it’s always done’ mindset. Our approach to leadership transitions is engineered to create stability, empower staff, and align with your future direction. We believe it's better to build leadership than to borrow it.

Interested in learning more? Let’s talk.