Synopses & Reviews
A step-by-step plan for every leader in a new rolewith downloadable forms and worksheets
Moving into a new position of leadership is one of the toughest challenges a businessperson can face. Nearly half of new leaders fail in their first eighteen months. Often, failure is the result of crucial mistakes made in the first 100 daysmistakes that end up crippling new leaders from the start. Critical mistakes made so early can be devastating for companies and leaders alike. But how do you avoid them?
Whether you're a veteran CEO taking over a new organization or a novice moving into your first leadership role, this practical guide will help you manage your leadership transition so you can take charge, build your team, and deliver results. In The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan, top executive transition experts from PrimeGenesis present proven solutions and cutting-edge techniques for each stage of the process of moving into your new role.
You'll find a comprehensive, easy-to-follow plan and a timeline that will keep you on track through your first 100 days in a new position. Filled with real-world examples and downloadable forms and worksheets, this one-of-a-kind book shows you how to deliver better results faster while building high-performing teams with lasting power. You'll master your new joband the art of leadershipwith proven tools and techniques for:
- Making a powerful first impression
- Turning key stakeholders and direct reports into your allies
- Building your new team with early wins
- Fitting into a new corporate cultureandshaping its evolution
- Creating, communicating, and implementing a new strategic direction
- Avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls
- Building loyalty, trust, and commitment across the organization
From well in advance of your first day on the job, The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan gives you the tools you need to succeed in your new leadership role.
Synopsis
The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan, and the included downloadable forms, has proven itself to be a valuable resource for new leaders in any organization, with about 20,000 copies sold to date. This revision includes 40% new material and updates -- including new and updated downloadable forms -- with new chapters on:
* A new chapter on POSITIONING yourself for a leadership role
* A new chapter on what to do AFTER THE FIRST 100 DAYS
* A new chapter on getting PROMOTED FROM WITHIN and what to do then
Synopsis
Praise for The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan"What a book! New and experienced managers at every level will 'fly' with this programmed learning."
—The Honorable Bruce S. Gelb former vice chairman, Bristol-Myers Squibb
"I love this book and wish I had read it before stepping into my current leadership role. It provides a practical and indispensable road map to success that will help new leaders stack the odds in their favor. Read it and don't be among the forty percent of leaders who fail in the first eighteen months!"
—Sandy Rogers former marketing manager, Procter & Gamble and Apple Computer, and former senior vice president, Corporate Strategy, Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company
"The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan offers a comprehensive architecture with practical tools and techniques for new leaders to follow. I believe that leaders who utilize the advice from this book will have demonstrative business and culture-building results."
—Joe Bonito Vice President, Global Leadership Effectiveness, Pfizer
"One of the most basic yet comprehensive books I've read regarding the dos and don'ts of a successful on-boarding process. A must-read for all aspiring business leaders, from first-time CEO's to executives at every level of the organization. Also a great tool for human resources and talent manage-ment executives."
—Joe Griesedieck Vice Chairman, Korn/Ferry Executive Search
About the Author
George Bradt is the founder and Managing Director of PrimeGenesis, the premier executive transition consultancy. He is also a former executive at Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Disney, Coca-Cola, and J.D. Power and Associates.
Jayme A. Check is a founding Partner of PrimeGenesis and founder and President of Quantum Leap Associates. He codeveloped PrimeGenesis's executive transition acceleration methodology. He has held executive positions in sales, business development, and strategy at several high-profile companies.
Jorge Pedraza is a founding Partner of PrimeGenesis and a founder of Unison Site Management, a specialty finance company in the wireless telecommunications field. He has worked in strategy and business development in the world of new media at Concrete, Guidance Solutions, and Le Monde Interactive.
For more information, please visit www.wiley.com/go/primegenesis.
Table of Contents
Introduction: An executive summary of the onboarding process.PART I: Create your new leadership role.
1. Positionyourselffor a new leadership role or promotion.
Tool to assess, plan and decide on your next career step (downloadable).
2. Sellbefore you buy– Answer the only three interview questions.
Tool to aid in negotiating your new roles and responsibilities (downloadable).
3. Map and avoid the common landmines.
4. Do your Due Diligenceon the organization, role and fit.
Risk assessment Checklist (downloadable).
5. Act differently when you're promotedfrom within.
Announcement Cascade Checklist (downloadable).
PART II: Take Control of Your Own Start.
6. Embrace the Fuzzy Front Endand make it work for you before you start.
100-day Plan Worksheet (downloadable).
Stakeholder List (downloadable).
Onboarding Conversation Framework (downloadable).
Relocation Checklist (downloadable).
Onboarding Checklist for HR (downloadable).
7. Decide how to engagethe new culture– Assimilate, Converge &Evolve, or Shock
Tool for assessing the new culture (downloadable).
8. Drive action with an ongoing communicationcampaign.
Tool for planning your communication campaign (downloadable).
9. Take control of Day One- Make a powerful first impression.
Day One Checklist (downloadable).
Day One Prototype Agenda (downloadable).
New Manager Assimilation Session Tool.
PART III: Your 100-Day Action Plan.
10. Embed a strong Burning Imperativeby day 30.
Tool for creating the burning imperative with your team.
11. Exploit key Milestonesto drive team performance. Day 45.
Milestone Management Tool (downloadable).
12. Over-invest in Early Winsto build team confidence. Day 60.
Tool for chartering teams to work on early wins (downloadable).
13. Secure A.D.E.P.T. people in the right Roleswith the right support by day 70.
Tool for assessing your team members' performance and potential (downloadable).
14. EvolvePeople, Plans and Practicesto capitalize on changing circumstances.
Appendices – Critical tools for long-term leadership success.
I. Leadership.
Frameworks for thinking and acting like a leader.
II. Situation Assessment.
Guidelines for assessing 5Cs - Customers, Collaborators, Capabilities, Competitors and Condition (downloadable).
Form for pulling together 5Cs information into S.W.O.T. – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (downloadable).
III. Communication.
Communication Frameworks.
Communication campaign milestones guidelines (downloadable).
Tool for managing culture change (downloadable).
Communication campaign planning tool (downloadable).
Guidelines for more successful press interviews (downloadable).
General principles of communication (downloadable).
Crisis management checklist (downloadable).
Crisis communication checklist (downloadable).
IV. Plans – Strategic Process.
Strategic Process Management Framework (downloadable).
V. People and Practices – Organizational and Operational Processes.
A.D.E.P.T. Talent Management Framework (Acquire, Develop, Encourage, Plan, Transition).
Role Scope Tool (downloadable).
References.
Index.
About the Authors.
Downloadable forms are available at www.primegenesis.com/toolsII.html.