Transitional Leadership: Three Leader's Perspectives on an Increasingly Common Position

Pediatric Chair Turnover and Demographics

“…Whether the interim position is a "tryout" or truly interim, there are important implications for leadership. 5 Even when the interm chair asssumes the permanent chair position at the same institution, there may be a significant impact on the strategic direction and resources available to a department, which can be in a period of hiatus during the interim chair's tenure. This effect may be further magnified when the interim chair is not planned to be the permanent chair.…”