What will your legacy be when you leave office? Yes, I know what you’re thinking, “But I just started!” That’s exactly my point. Your legacy will be determined by what you do now. 

As Past Grand President Steve Shanklin, Murray State ’70, pointed out in his December 2013 article on officer transitions, the first 30 days in your new position are the most important. If you utilize this time properly, you can make improvements that will last long after you leave office.  

Successful preparation can be broken down into three main areas:

1. Transitioning into your new role,
2. Setting SMART goals, and
3. Building your organizational skills.

To help you maximize this crucial time period and start off your term on the right foot, we’ve compiled articles and resources in these areas. 

Officer Transitions

Starting strong with officer transitions
Game change – choosing your chapter leaders
Officer transitions on www.sigep.org

Goal-setting 

Intro to goal-setting
Chapter assessment tool

Organizational Skills 

Working as an executive board
Maximize your weekly executive board meetings

Utilizing this information will ensure you are prepared to succeed in 2014. Get started now… your legacy depends on it.