Leadership Transitions
Ensure Strong Starts for New Leaders
Give your managers and leaders a head start when moving into new roles. Whether an internal promotion of a seasoned manager or an outside hire, without clear guidelines and expectations, the transition phase can be a mine field filled with misunderstanding and avoidable mistakes.
Leadership Transitions offers your leaders a systematic approach to prepare for and successfully move into new roles. The program's online tools and specific action plans help new leaders quickly make a positive impact.
Powerful concepts and detailed guidance enable managers to:
- Recognize common traps and pitfalls facing new leaders
- Absorb information more efficiently to accelerate transition
- Identify the challenges and opportunities specific to the new role
- Build momentum through short- and long-term planning
- Create more productive relationships with their superiors
- Form a strong team
- Establish working partnerships and strategic alliances
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Program Highlights
New updated design makes Leadership Transition more engaging with:
- 20 minutes of exclusive Michael Watkins video
- Focused self-assessment to prioritize learning needs
- Engaging, animated "Stories from the Field" examples
- Simple navigation and flexible paths through the program
- Action plans for each module with tips tailored for specific transitions
Program Elements
Practical resources and relevant content organized in sections:
- Get Started: Overview, case study, self-assessment, and module outline
- Learn: Main concepts, Michael Watkins videos to reinforce the lessons, and tactical tips
- Apply: Downloadable forms to use on the job, plus a "reflection" tool
- Plan: To map out transition progress and track accomplishments
- Resources: Relevant Harvard Business Publishing articles, with other recommended reading and books
Address Transitions with Tailored Action Plans
Leadership Transitions offers helpful and applicable resources for each individual's unique situation:
- Priority Assessment prioritizes module content based on user's management experience and familiarity with new role.
- Personal Action Plans help leaders apply concept on the job, manage their transitions and monitor progress and achievements.
- Tests and Facilitation Guides are available to extend and reinforce knowledge through collaborative discussion.
Program Support
Leadership Transitions is quick and easy to deploy via your LMS or intranet. Our Implementation Services team can help you develop an effective rollout strategy, and can also co-brand the program to meet the specific needs of your organization for even greater impact.
