Overview: A Proven, Results-Driven Approach
The research shows that ALL new leaders, even those with years of experience and a track record of successful transitions, face many challenges that can slow or derail their progress. And, the first few months on the job have a disproportionate impact on the new leader's success ... or failure.
Whether the newly placed executive is responsible for leading a turnaround, sustaining a high-performing business or taking charge of a start-up unit, the PowerStart Onboarding process will help shorten the time it takes to address the transition challenges and achieve expected results. Based on years of research and the extensive experience of our consultants with executive transitions, the PowerStart Onboarding process provides best-practice approaches that will help a new leader to:
- Accelerate organizational learning
- Build and leverage relationships
- Anticipate and avoid pitfalls
- Secure important early wins
Using a process of leadership development and performance management, PowerStart Onboarding delivers immediate results and creates a foundation for long-term success.
A High-Tech/High-Touch Solution
PowerStart Onboarding is a comprehensive process that provides guides, tools, resources, and advice and counsel to the newly placed leader. The process is delivered to senior executives as an online application supported by expert executive coaching.
Although every leadership transition differs in its details, all leadership transitions have many important commonalities – imperatives, as well as obstacles, missteps, and pitfalls. The PowerStart Onboarding process helps the new leader focus on the must-do actions, while anticipating and effectively managing the predictable challenges, thereby avoiding their destabilizing effects. For emerging leaders, it is delivered online as Onboarding University.
Widespread Value
While the obvious focus of an Onboarding process is the newly placed leader, many other individuals are often negatively affected by this transition. The new leader's boss, direct reports, peers, and others in the impact network are all experiencing (from their frames of reference) stresses and challenges related to the new leader's transition. The PowerStart Onboarding process has built-in approaches to help all the other individuals in the impact network deal with their Onboarding-related issues.
Process Partners
One of the process approaches to achieve widespread value is the building of a strong internal support structure, starting with a focused commitment from the boss. In addition an HR Advisor often plays a key support role. Along with the PowerStart Onboarding consultant these process partners provide ongoing support and carry out specific Onboarding actions for the new leader and the individuals in his/her impact network.
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