The Stages of OnBoarding Accelerating Leadership Transitions George Bradt March 2008

“ That tricky first 100 days” The Economist – 7/13/06 Role Delivery Personal Adjustment Learning Organization Relationships

On-boarding Results Contact Offer Accept Start Cheat Control Exploit

Different perspectives in early stages Scope Assess Buy Sell Sell Buy Before the first contact Organization Candidate / New Leader Cheat Control Exploit

“ They can because they think they can.” Virgil – 1 st Century BC

Cheat : get a head start before the start Plan Relationships Set up Make new leader feel valued, valuable, proud Organization - Supervisor New Leader

“ I love me” “ I love my family” “ My team loves me” “ I love my team” “ I love my work” “ I’d love to be somewhere else”

Control first impressions see signs & symbols hear “ we” stories believe what you do

Exploit opportunities through the team Enable and inspire people to do their absolute best, together, to realize a meaningful and rewarding shared purpose Communication Campaign Imperative Milestones Early Wins Role Sort 30 45 60 70 Day One Strategic Operational Organizational

Enable ADEPT Acquire Develop Encourage Plan Transition

“… meaningful dialogue about that child’s future” “ I never wanted to snap the ball so well in my life” Inspire

Enable and inspire people to do their absolute best, together, to realize a meaningful and rewarding shared purpose

Questions??? Sell: Job #1 is getting the job – can’t turn down a job not offered Buy: Due diligence to mitigate organization, role, personal risks Cheat: 100-Day Action Plan, jumpstart relationships, learning; get help Control: First impressions day one & on: signs, symbols, stories Exploit: imperative, milestones, early wins, roles, communication New Leader Buy: Create a slate of viable candidates & set up conversion Sell: Convert … or cut loose top candidate before losing backups Support: With mentoring, coaching or transition acceleration as needed Organization

Cheat : get a head start before the start Control first impressions Exploit opportunities through a high performing team George Bradt 203-323-8501 [email_address]