Technology: The PowerStart Online Application

The research on leadership transitions has identified the first 12-17 weeks as being the most critical time period in a newly placed leader's success. During this time, there is a priority sequence of actions that the new leader must execute well to ensure a successful transition and accelerate his or her impact. The PowerStart online application is a management tool that provides structured guidance to a new senior leader's efforts through this priority sequence, during the initial four months. The Onboarding University provides similar tools and guidance to newly placed leaders up through VP level, during the initial three months.

The PowerStart applications are web-delivered, making available on a real-time/critical-time basis (24/7) Onboarding process tools for:

• Knowledge Acquisition
• Onboarding Performance Management
• Leadership Development
• Relationship Development

Utilizing the Internet also allows the new senior leader to be actively supported by a PowerStart Onboarding consultant, who has (via the Web) access to the new leader's online application. This creates an open communication channel to help assure that the new leader is on track and making the expected progress. Similarly, the Onboarding University’s online format allows users to have an open communication channel with their new boss to discuss the curriculum and its advice and leadership tools.

Features and Benefits

The PowerStart Onboarding applications have been specifically designed to meet the needs of CU and CUSO leaders operating in pressure-to-perform positions and environments: 

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