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Mastering Executive Transitions
Book

Mastering Executive Transitions

The Definitive Guide

New Degree Press (self publisher), 2023 more...


Editorial Rating

9

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Concrete Examples
  • Insider's Take

Recommendation

Executive transition coach Navid Nazemian explains that leadership transitions often fail because executives in today’s volatile business world face pressure to align their goals quickly with those of their companies. He draws on business classics – such as, for example, Michael D. Watkins’s The First 90 Days — for his coaching model, The Double Diamond Framework. This model outlines seven phases of adapting as a new executive: “Discover, Immerse, Adapt, Mobilize, Operate, Nourish, and Develop.” Nazemian covers research in the field, the value of targeted transition coaching, practical leadership realities, and how firms can support executives as they move up.

Take-Aways

  • Poorly managed executive transitions can result in lost revenue and reputation damage.
  • Executive transition coaching ensures smooth internal and external promotions and hires.
  • A successful transition calls for coaching and interim leadership interventions, plus a handy checklist.

About the Author

Navid Nazemian is a former HR executive and an executive coach with 26 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies. In 2022, HR Magazine recognized him as HR’s Most Influential Practitioner, and CEO Today named him Coach of the Year in 2022 and 2023.