"As the new VP of Engineering, it was vitally important I learn quickly what was working well and what was not. Neil was very effective in helping me surface hidden issues and mobilize action to address them."
"I was placed in a new role leading a major initiative. Neil coached me on the risks to focus on, the right structure and accelerated planning and needed change management."
Anything Resonate Here?
Managers are vulnerable in their first few months in a new role or job. It is critical to avoid the mistakes that can be detrimental to job success and careers. Here are some things you have to deal with.
You need to learn the "lay of the land" quickly
You have to master some new work areas in a hurry
You need to grasp a hidden culture and how to work in it
You can struggle in relating to your boss and key co-workers
You don't know which relationships should be developed first
You have to do things you have not done before in your career
You need to decide what to do when - first, next, later
Keys To Success
What can you do to ensure you meet expectations and are fully successful in your new role?
Well how about having someone who can provide a proven First 90 Days process, helpful tools, new insights and more options,
Someone who serves as your thought partner who can give feedback and suggestions on your thinking and your strategies, plans and issues.
A coach experienced in new role transitions can increase success, reduce stress and botster confidence.
High Tech Experience
In my Director roles throughout my high tech career, I led initiatives focused on product development improvement, IT system deployment, technical organization redesigns and technical leader development. So I am uniquely effective when coaching executives and managers in technical groups like engineering, IT and product management. I know your language and job challenges. This enables me to better increase your value-add messaging, impact and influence.
This article tells you the things to look for and the questions to ask to get the right coach for you.
As a Leader Success Coach, Neil has helped over 350 executives, managers and professionals make themselves and their groups more successful. In his high-tech corporate roles he held Director level Business Transformation positions at VMware, Amazon Lab126, and Cisco Systems. He also held VP Leadership Development positions at GE and USF&G. Neil has MBA and BS Electrical Engineering degrees and is a Certified Leadership Coach.
