LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS
The first 90 days can make or break a leader.
Make sure they are set up to succeed from day one.
Critical Quarter is a 3-month coaching program (individual and group) that equips newly appointed leaders with the clarity, credibility, and confidence to navigate their transition and deliver real impact, fast.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Leadership transitions fail more often than most organisations realise — and the cost is significant.
FAILURE RATE
50–60%
of leaders fail or underperform in
new roles within 18 months.
— Harvard Business Review
FINANCIAL COST
$2.7M
average cost of a failed leadership
transition to an organisation.
— Corporate Executive Board
TEAM IMPACT
20%
more likely to be disengaged —
teams whose leaders transition poorly.
— McKinsey
Leaders who take deliberate steps in their first 90 days are
2.5x more likely to be rated as successful in their roles.
— CEB/Gartner
WHAT YOU WILL NOTICE
Here is what stakeholders observe in leaders after this program.
Confident with stakeholders early on
They walk into stakeholder conversations with clarity — knowing what they stand for and what they are there to achieve.
Results that show up faster
They focus on what matters most, deliver early wins,
and build visible momentum — often faster than their predecessor.
Present with their teams
They invest time in understanding their people before changing things — building trust before driving change.
Intentional, not reactive
They don't get sucked into operations. They stay strategic, prioritise deliberately, and lead with intent from the start.
They don't change everything at once
They take time to listen, observe, and build credibility — then lead change from a place of trust, not urgency.
Stakeholders feel the difference
The people around them — teams, peers, and senior leaders — notice a leader who is grounded, clear, and in control
WHO IT'S FOR
Leaders stepping into something bigger.
Newly promoted executives stepping into senior leadership
Leaders moving from functional to enterprise-wide roles
Senior hires navigating a new company culture
Leaders stepping into turnaround or transformation scenarios
THE FRAMEWORK
The Critical Quarter Framework™ — a proven roadmap for the first 90 days.
STEP 1
Diagnose
Skills Behavior Mindset Mapping™
Assess strengths and identify gaps to bridge.
STEP 2
Align
Stakeholder
Engagement Plan™
Clarify priorities and
build trust from day one.
STEP 3
Apply & Reflect
Effort vs. Impact
Matrix
Deliver early wins
that build credibility fast.
STEP 4
Showcase
Capstone Session
Present progress and next steps to stakeholders.
STEP 4
Showcase
Capstone Session
Present progress and next steps to stakeholders.
HOW IT'S DELIVERED
Flexible to fit your organisation.
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A high-touch 1:1 experience across 3 months, with stakeholder touchpoints built in.
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A cohort-based experience combining group sessions with individual coaching across 3 months.
Available in person, virtually, or as a hybrid. Designed to integrate with your existing onboarding programs
Have a leader stepping into a new role right now?
The sooner they get structured support, the better their chances of success. Let's talk.