COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Getting Started Lay the foundation for a successful executive transition by understanding the basics and aligning with key stakeholders from the start.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand why executive transitions fail and how to avoid common pitfalls.
• Define what success looks like for you and your key stakeholders.
• Learn the importance of alignment and how to conduct stakeholder interviews.
• Assess your confidence level and identify areas for support.
• Establish clear expectations with your line manager, peers, and direct reports.

Module 2: Challenges Prepare for the inevitable challenges of executive transitions and develop strategies to navigate them effectively.

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify the top executive transition challenges and which apply to your situation.
• Understand why culture, people, and politics are the main reasons transitions fail.
• Create an action plan to address potential derailers proactively.
• Learn the importance of energy management and sustainable performance.
• Develop rituals to build energy across body, emotions, mind, and spirit.

Module 3: The 5Cs & Interventions Discover the essential dimensions for transition success and explore strategic interventions to accelerate your effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes:

• Master the 5Cs framework: Context, Culture, Commitment, Circles, and Confidence.
• Explore key interventions including the Successful Interim Executive Model.
• Learn the CEO Transition Checklist and identify your key onboarding stakeholders.
• Understand the Double Diamond Framework© of Executive Transitions.
• Develop strategies tailored to your unique organizational context.

Module 4: The Double Diamond Framework© Apply a proven, structured approach to navigate your transition over 12+ months with clarity and confidence.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the 7 DIAMOND phases: Discover, Immerse, Adapt, Mobilize, Operate, Nourish, Develop.
• Learn key actions and milestones for each phase of your transition.
• Apply divergence and convergence thinking at the right moments.
• Create your personalized transition plan with specific goals and timelines.
• Prepare for transitioning out of a role with the same intentionality.

Module 5: Maximizing Impact Develop the essential qualities of extraordinary leaders and leverage feedback to continuously improve.

Learning Outcomes:

• Master the 6 essential qualities: Confident, Self-aware, Connected, Inspiring, Courageous, Clear.
• Assess your current leadership qualities and set development goals.
• Understand why developmental feedback is critical for holistic success.
• Learn how to gather and use 360 feedback from key stakeholders.
• Set lasting change goals that create sustainable leadership impact.

Module 6: Navigating Disruption Transform career setbacks into opportunities for growth and prepare confidently for your next chapter.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop a transformative mindset to navigate career disruptions.
• Reflect on your situation and identify constructive next steps.
• Explore the 12 key developmental experiences for career growth.
• Rebuild your confidence and personal brand strategically.
• Create a future vision with actionable career options and goals.