The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan (eBook)

GEORGE B. BRADT is Chair of PrimeGenesis, helping lead the revolution in how people start new jobs. Prior to founding PrimeGenesis, George served in sales, marketing, and general management roles around the world at companies including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola and J.D. Power and Associates as chief executive of its Power Information Network spin-off. JAYME A. CHECK is a founder and Managing Partner of PrimeGenesis and author of its executive onboarding methodology that is now deployed in hundreds of organizations worldwide. Jayme is also CEO of Quantum Global Partners, an advisory firm that provides companies worldwide with strategic planning and execution, executive coaching, and leadership development. He offers a global perspective on leadership gained from executive and advisory roles with Fortune 500, start-up, private equity, and venture capital firms. JOHN A. LAWLER is PrimeGenesis' CEO. He and the firm have helped clients accelerate and succeed through critical transitions in markets ranging from emerging technologies, to middle market businesses, to global manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, services and consumer products. Previously, John led business and culture transformations globally as CEO of three different private equity backed companies, group President at LexisNexis and as a global executive at Dun & Bradstreet.

Acknowledgments vii

Executive Summary ix

Tools (Note the most up-to-date, full, editable versions of all tools are downloadable at primegenesis.com/tools.) xxxi

Part I The New Leader's 100- Day Action Plan 1

Chapter 1 Position Yourself for Success: Get the Job Make Sure It Is Right for You Avoid Common Land Mines 3

Chapter 2 The Job Starts When You Accept the Offer: Leverage the Fuzzy Front End 23

Chapter 3 Take Control of Day One: Make a Powerful First Impression Confirm Your Entry Message 59

Chapter 4 Evolve the Culture Leverage Diversity 69

Chapter 5 Manage Communication, Especially Digitally with Your Remote Team 83

Chapter 6 Pivot to Strategy: Co-create the Burning Imperative by Day 30 97

Chapter 7 Drive Operational Accountability: Embed Milestone Management by Day 45 117

Chapter 8 Select Early Wins by Day 60 to Deliver Within 6 Months 135

Chapter 9 Build a High- Performing Team: Realign, Acquire, Enable, and Mentor by Day 70 141

Chapter 10 Adjust and Advance Your Own Leadership, People, Practices, and Culture by Day 100 157

Part II Special Circumstances 173

Chapter 11 Manage Your New Board 175

Chapter 12 Lead Through Mergers and Acquisitions 187

Chapter 13 Lead a Turnaround 199

Chapter 14 Lead Through a Crisis: A 100- Hour Action Plan 211

Bibliography 223

About the Authors 225

Index 227