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Taking charge and delivering results

“The secret of a leader lies in the tests he or she has faced over the whole course of their life and the habit of action they have developed in meeting those tests.” (Gail Sheehy)

Whether you are an established leader taking on a new role or someone becoming a leader for the first time, the first 100 days are vitally important. During this period, people form their views about the type of person you are and your priorities, values and style. You have an unrivalled opportunity to move, direct and energise people, to call a halt to past practices and to move the business confidently in a new or modified direction. If you succeed, you will gain momentum and make the task of leadership easier and more rewarding; if you fail, you will at best miss an opportunity and may make your task more challenging in the future.

This toolkit explains the issues the new boss needs to consider as well as techniques to apply that will help you succeed as a new leader.

Length: 17 pages

Contents:

The Benefits

Action Checklist: Succeeding as a New Leader
• Establish credibility and promote yourself
• Understand the challenge
• Accelerate your learning and get oriented
• Match your approach to the situation
• Secure early wins
• Agree success and negotiate resources
• Build your team
• Communicate your vision
• Manage yourself
• Build trust
• Lead other leaders

Avoiding Problems – this includes avoiding potential pitfalls and overcoming challenges such as: focusing on priorities; managing performance; innovating; team-working, and overcoming complacency, a lack of urgency or cynicism.

Best Practice: Avoiding the Pitfalls

Dos and Don’ts

Key Questions

Things You Can Do
• Build trust
• Take customer-focused actions
• Develop your team
• Prepare and plan your progress

Further Action

Further Information