Step Into Leadership at the Top Level
A focused ramp-up for newly promoted senior leaders to establish credibility, build alliances, and deliver early wins.
Stepping into senior leadership is a shift in altitude and expectations. This program gives leaders a clear playbook for their first 90 days and beyond—how to diagnose the landscape, align stakeholders, make the right early moves, and set up the operating rhythm that sustains impact.
Who's it for
- Newly promoted senior leaders (Directors/Partners and equivalents).
- Leaders taking on broader remit, practice area, or firmwide influence.
- Organisations wanting a confident, low-risk transition at the top.
Outcomes
- Clarity on role, mandate, and success criteria.
- Stakeholder map and alliance plan that accelerates trust.
- 90-day priorities and a cadence that keeps momentum.
- Early wins designed to signal capability and build confidence.
- Stronger decision-making at the right level of altitude.
- Personal leadership plan to sustain credibility beyond 90 days.
Sample Agenda / Key Themes
- The transition: re-contracting expectations and role.
- Diagnose–Align–Deliver: a first-90-days framework.
- Alliance building: sponsors, peers, and critical teams.
- Early wins that matter (and ones to avoid).
- Operating rhythm: meetings, metrics, and escalation.
- Avoiding common traps in new senior roles.
Delivery Formats
- 90-minute series (4 sessions) over 3 months (aprox. 1 session / 3 weeks)
- 1:1 or group coaching formats
- Optional alignment sessions with line manager
How it Works
We blend proven first-90-days frameworks with real stakeholder mapping and prioritisation. Leaders leave with a practical plan they can put into action immediately.
FAQs
Can we align it to our promotion cycle?
Yes— by aligning this program to your promotion cycle you can leverage group coaching and the formation of a strong peer group for newly promoted leaders.
Does it cover team leadership too?
Yes—alliances include direct reports and key cross-team partners.
Is it only for new promotions?
Ready to accelerate a confident start?