Gartner ThinkCast
Executives in a New Role: Here’s How to Get a Fast Start
Jan 23, 2024
Explore the challenges and pitfalls of being a new executive, including establishing credibility quickly and delivering impact. Learn about the importance of defining success criteria, adopting a human-centric leadership approach, and having support from the C-suite. Discover strategies for success in a new executive role, such as socializing your vision, delivering consistent results, and building strong relationships.
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- New executives should develop a transition plan that outlines what success looks like in their role and identifies key stakeholders.
- Executives need to define their own definition of success, set personal goals, and focus on activities related to fit, role clarity, building networks, and shaping the future of their function.
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Challenges and Expectations for New Executives
Entering a new executive role comes with excitement and challenges as about one in four executives are in transition at any given time. However, about 40% of leaders underperform during their transition due to a mismatch between organizational expectations and what new executives can deliver. The expected time to make an impact is decreasing, with organizations now giving leaders roughly 90 days or less to deliver results. This pressure stems from the complexity of the business environment and the need to drive success amidst economic uncertainty and changing work dynamics.
