Who needs it ? What do they get ?

A manager’s first 100 days in a new position are absolutely critical. Companies need them to be as effective as possible in as short a time as possible. So what are the common pitfalls? • A shaky start due to insufficient understanding of the new context and culture • A tendency to sweep existing achievements aside • Jumping into issues without elaborating an overall strategy • Underestimating the importance of networking The primary reason leaders fall short(1) are a lack of leadership skills (facilitating change, team building, coaching) and interpersonal skills (building relationships, networking, communication). Managers attending Countdown 100 get personalised one-to-one coaching in leadership transition, then possibly in small groups of four people. The three-phase programme brings them everything they need to ensure the right start. Managing expectations, cementing key relationships, adapting to the new culture and developing a winning roadmap for the future – managers get the structure, advice and feedback to successfully take on new positions. And start bringing in results. (1) Leadership Forecast 2008 | 2009, DDI.