What was needed

As part of a succession process, the company had identified an executive from within the business who would join the board and take over from the outgoing Director later in the year. We were asked to support the transition for this individual.

What we did

A bespoke 12 month coaching programme was designed to prepare and support the individual into the new role. It included:

• Leveraging their experience and competence to map a path for success in the role.
• Identifying and filling specific capability gaps.
• The use of Hogan assessment to gain insights into personal effectiveness and team contribution, leading to actions for change.
• Working with the Chairman and CEO to gather specific feedback and requirements.
• The use of 360 feedback using LSI for insight into the specific behaviours and mind-sets that help and hinder leadership effectiveness.

Outcomes

So far the outcomes are:

• The development of a signature style of leadership that plays to the individual’s unique gifts and personality.
• Greater appreciation of strengths and how to use them.
• Enhanced personal impact and credibility.
• Greater confidence in executing the new aspects of the role.
• Wider stakeholder relationships.
• A conscious approach to enabling the functional team, delegating and letting go and broadening their remit.
• Clarity of role and strategic contribution for the future.