Onboarding University
Two Tracks for Developing an Organization’s Emerging Leaders
- The Onboarding University has been created in recognition of the urgent need to provide support and leadership development to an organization’s newly placed emerging leaders (i.e., managers up thru VP-level*), These talented individuals are today’s managers and are positioned to emerge as tomorrow’s senior leaders. In addition as newly placed managers, they face immediate challenges and a unique development opportunity.
- The Onboarding University is also designed to offer a purely developmental opportunity for individuals identified as promotable talent in the organization, but who are not currently onboarding in a new management position. The proactive development of this group of emerging leaders will add to their skilled performance in the current role and prepare them for future leadership challenges.
* Note: because titles and responsibilities vary from organization to organization, an Onboarding Consultant can discuss which version – Onboarding University or the Senior Executive Process -- is most appropriate for a specific individual in a Vice President position.
Comprehensive Leadership Development and Support
The Onboarding University is one of the most innovative and comprehensive leadership development programs available. Its nine-course curriculum (shown below) provides a single source for the leadership skills and techniques required for the success of any leader, but absolutely critical to a newly placed leader.
- Using the Onboarding Process
- Getting-Started Communications
- Managing the Boss Relationship
- Setting Goals and Achieving Early Wins
- Fitting into the Culture
- Introducing Change
- Developing a High Performance Team
- Negotiating Win/Win Outcomes
- Coaching for Improved Performance
The University’s interactive, self-study approach provides the flexibility (via an open-book format) to access the skills and techniques when they are needed. This creates a just-in-time learning experience that aligns with the specific demands of the transition and integration process -- providing real-time solutions to actual work situations.
The Onboarding University has been developed based on a proven success model. Its courses contain cutting-edge, leadership transition and development resources – * coaching tools * expert coaching advice * real-life assignments * -- not found in any other single source.
Certification
The successful completion of the curriculum will position the newly placed or developing leader for current and longer-term success. It will also earn the participant certification as a member of an elite group – graduates of



