New Leader Acclimating to Their Team
Why did the client call us?
Leader was new to the team and company
Business needed the leader to get up-to-speed quickly
Team had previously committed to ambitious goals
What did we do?
Interviewed team members about needs and suggestions for the new leader
Debriefed the collective perceptions, questions, and issues identified by the group
Facilitated session for open dialogue, work planning, and problem-solving
Provided opportunity for the team to get to know their manager
Surveyed team members regarding progress on commitments two months later
Debriefed survey results and outlined next steps in continuing team progress
What were the results?
Efficient leader on-boarding
Strong working relationships built on trust
Increased communication and follow-up
Personal and collective accountability for achieving annual goals
Shared expectations and agreements around the team’s internal processes