1. Breaking the cycle of management failure Corporate Research Forum Richard Davis, Ph.D Simon Calllow, MSC May 12, 2011

2. Why do we keep getting things wrong
Insufficient emphasis to the contextual elements of the role
Failing to understand the nuance of being a successful senior leader
Too little or too much focus on Assessment and measurement accuracy
A lack of an integrated approach

3. Create a success profile
Identify a set of criteria that are required for the individual to be successful
Highlight role imperatives and essential leadership behaviours
Expose assumptions and mis- alignment
Drive alignment among stakeholders

4. There are many intangibles of leadership
They will need to be dialed up or down
depending on the operating environment

5. Intangibles of leadership
Wisdom
Will
Executive Maturity
Integrity
Social Judgment
Presence
Self-Insight
Self Efficacy
Fortitude
Fallibility

6. Intangibles of leadership
When assessing executive leadership, think about the intangibles…

7. Leadership transitions are far more complex and challenging than we might realise

8. “The first three months are a honeymoon then you get a year of hell.”
Key Findings
Integration takes time, typically months
Organisations pay little attention to integration once the hire is made
Only 39% of survey participants were satisfied with their organisations’ efforts to integrate them
Third party support is critical
Those whose boss or HR partner were actively involved reported a more positive integration experience
“The first three months are a honeymoon then you get a year of hell.”

9. Integration occurs in stages
There are a number of distinct STAGES executives typically traverse when integrating into new roles
Across each stage, there is a key set of SUCCESS FACTORS that need to be effectively navigated in order to ensure successful OUTCOMES

10. RHR’s model for effective integration & transition
Successful Executive Integration
Preparation
(<1 Month)
Honeymoon
(1–3 Months)
Reality
(4–6 Months)
Adjustment
(7–12 Months)
Integration
(13+ Months)
SUCCESS FACTORS
OUTCOMES
RHR
Executive
Credibility
Alignment
Acceptance
Contribution
Role Clarity
Relationships
Culture
Early Wins
Accelerated Learning
Role Clarity
Relationships
Culture
Preparation
Relationships
Culture
ORGANIZATION

11. What can organisations do to better manage External and internal transitions?

12. Simon Callow, C.Psychol Richard Davis, Ph.D.
Richard Davis, Ph.D.