Closing the transition gap

The real consequences of failing to
appropriately educate new leaders for the role
and why traditional ways no longer work

Equipping New Executives

The journey from management to company executive is one of the most difficult adjustments in leadership development. High performers must let go of the various abilities and characteristics that have led to their previous success. Furthermore, they must swiftly adapt their thinking and behavior as executive leaders.

A good transition between positions is influenced by a variety of factors. We wanted to find out what the most important (non-technical) developmental factors are for a high-potential manager to learn before moving up to a senior position. We also sought to understand how firms now develop senior leaders, identifying what works and where gaps exist. In addition, we aimed to identify the systemic characteristics that might either promote or hinder leadership effectiveness.

This report uncovers:

The new skills, habits, and characteristics that newly appointed executives find the most difficult to grasp
The impact this has on them and their organizations
What companies should do to develop their new executives and what stands in their way
Components of the ultimate executive role preparation learning experience

We're not alone...Other research backs up the findings

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New executives required to self-manage their transitions who feel unprepared for their new roles

(ddiworld.com)

Internally recruited executives who considered standard orientation programs effective

(McKinsey.com)

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Organizations who have an opportunity to improve transition satisfaction by bumping up the quality of their development