Strategic Start®
Welcome your new executive with a Strategic Start® Executive Package
Start them on the path to success.
Strategic Start® is a proven and revolutionary on-boarding coaching and consulting process that provides new executives the immediate support they need to survive and thrive from the first day. It is currently being used to support new executives in many organizations, including NASA and National Education Association.
A leadership transition is a tricky time in an organization. It is essential that the new hire continues to build on the momentum of current change initiatives so that good work is not undone. In addition there is a hope they will address critical issues and challenges. However, to make the right decisions they first need understand the current situation, what is working well and what needs to be changed. To successfully launch new ideas and plans they also need to develop trust and collaborate with their staff, boss and peers. The sooner they can do this, the quicker they will be able to add value.
Strategic Start® condenses into a few weeks the communication, trust building and learning that could normally take up to 18 months, Strategic Start®:
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Provides personal transition coaching to your new CEO, COO, CFO, vice presidents, directors, other key executives and their superiors at the most critical time.
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Arranges regular, frank discussions with the boss to clear access to strategic information, assure receipt of timely feedback, build influence within the organization and gain entry to critical meetings.
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Opens dialogue with the key people affected by the new appointment. Executives learn stakeholders' needs and perspectives to quickly forge the supportive network of allies critical to achieving change.
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Facilitates two-way communication to build mutual understanding and trust between new executives and their direct reports and superiors. This generates revealing insights about the:
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Company's strategic position, including what is and isn't working
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Previous successes and failures
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Strengths and weaknesses of company and staff
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Early wins critical to success
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Boss's expectations
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Staff's hopes and concerns
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Organization politics
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Unwritten cultural norms
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Decision making authority
”I want to thank you again for all you did for me during this process (Strategic Start). You are an outstanding facilitator and it has been a tremendously helpful experience. I truly believe I will be a better leader and we will be a better team as a result. “ NASA executive, May, 2011
Strategic Start Training for Your In-house consultants
We also train in-house consultants to deliver this process for your new executives. We equip them with the information, facilitator guide, handouts and marketing materials to ensure their success.