Stepping into a new executive role can be a daunting task, even for seasoned leaders. Our integration and onboarding process helps clarify year-one objectives and build the key relationships needed for success in a new executive role.
According to a Harvard Business Review study, two out of five CEOs fail in their first 18 months. Other senior executives face similar challenges, with 60% of newly placed executives reporting that it takes more than 6 months to achieve their full impact, and 75% saying that they feel unprepared for their new role.
Given this recurring challenge, Odgers Berndtson has developed an Executive Integration and Onboarding program that supports executives as they step into a new role. Inspired by real examples of C-suite leaders, this 12 to 18-month experience provides executives with sustained coaching to help:
- Move from a peer to being a leader of leaders
- Shape the team and culture they will need to succeed
- Identify success measures for their first year in the role
- Identify and develop key stakeholder relations
- Manage their own anxiety and ability to adjust to a new environment
Our onboarding services provide leaders with guidance and support throughout their transition, helping executives to build relationships with their board and senior team, focus on key objectives within their first six to 12 months, identify areas for leadership development, successfully navigate complex external relations and stakeholders, and access a trusted external source of advice on sensitive issues.
Our executive integration and onboarding programs are delivered by certified executive coaches who have experience in corporate settings and can relate to the challenges faced in a new role or organization.
