Over the last 20 years I’ve led numerous trainings, and developed multiple curricula for organizations large and small for their new leaders. Whether the work started in a competency mapping process, or emerged from focus groups, I’ve always been amazed at how consistent the needs are for new leaders in organizations. It’s what has led me to keep on writing, including my latest series, the Reconnecting Workspaces series.
Most recent in this series is the launch of the new CARD DECKS, which bring to life the 2nd book of the Reconnecting Workspaces series, the 90Day Guide for Success. You can check it out on Amazon here or better yet, check out the new 90-Day Guide for Success deck. Deck 1 just released and provides 30 days of prompts in the WHAT? So What? And a QUOTE around key areas for workplace success today. You can find the deck on Deckible.
Onboarding new leaders effectively is crucial for ensuring they can navigate their roles with confidence and drive organizational success. A comprehensive onboarding program tailored for new leaders can provide them with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need. Here are 20 essential topics to include:
1. Company History and Mission
- Provide an in-depth overview of the company's history, mission, vision, and core values. Understanding the organization's roots and purpose helps leaders align their strategies and decisions with the company's long-term goals.
2. Organizational Structure and Key Players
- Explain the company's organizational structure, including departments, teams, and key stakeholders. Introduce new leaders to senior executives and key team members they'll be working with closely.
3. Leadership Expectations and Competencies
- Outline the specific expectations for leadership roles, including key competencies, performance metrics, and leadership behaviors that align with the company’s culture.
4. Strategic Goals and Initiatives
- Discuss the company’s short-term and long-term strategic goals, ongoing initiatives, and how the new leader's role contributes to these objectives.
5. Financial Overview
- Provide an overview of the company’s financial health, including budgets, financial statements, revenue streams, and key financial metrics relevant to their role.
6. Corporate Culture and Values
- Deep dive into the corporate culture, including the company's values, traditions, and expected behaviors. Highlight how leaders can foster and model these values within their teams.
7. Key Policies and Compliance
- Review important company policies, compliance requirements, and regulatory considerations specific to the leader’s role and the company’s industry.
8. Performance Management Process
- Explain the performance management process, including setting goals, conducting evaluations, providing feedback, and using performance data to drive improvement.
9. Team Building and Leadership Development
- Provide resources and strategies for effective team building, leadership development, and fostering a high-performance culture.
10. Communication Strategies
- Discuss preferred communication channels, protocols, and strategies for effective internal and external communication. Highlight the importance of transparency and active listening.
11. Stakeholder Management
- Introduce key internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors. Provide strategies for managing these relationships and expectations.
12. Risk Management and Crisis Response
- Explain the company’s risk management framework and crisis response plans. Ensure leaders understand their role in identifying and mitigating risks.
13. Change Management
- Offer insights and training on change management principles, techniques, and best practices to help leaders navigate and lead through organizational change.
14. Decision-Making Frameworks
- Provide frameworks and tools for effective decision-making. Highlight the importance of data-driven decisions and collaborative problem-solving.
15. Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Share strategies for fostering creativity, driving innovation, and implementing process improvements.
16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Discuss the company’s DEI initiatives and expectations for leaders in promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
17. Technology and Digital Tools
- Familiarize new leaders with the company's technology stack, digital tools, and platforms they will be using. Offer training sessions if necessary.
18. Employee Engagement and Retention
- Highlight the importance of employee engagement and retention strategies. Provide tools and techniques for building a motivated and committed team.
19. Conflict Resolution
- Equip leaders with conflict resolution skills and techniques to handle disputes and foster a harmonious work environment.
20. Personal Development and Self-Care
- Encourage leaders to invest in their personal development and well-being. Offer resources for leadership training, coaching, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
By covering these 20 topics, you can ensure that new leaders are well-prepared to take on their roles with confidence and effectiveness. A robust onboarding program not only supports their transition but also sets the foundation for their long-term success and impact within the organization.
There are 90 core topics that I cover in the 90-Day Guide for Success, which are conveniently laid out in 9 core areas and a 90 day pathway. You can find deck 1 online as an app on Deckible. It’s a great resource for your newest team members and leaders. Set up a call to learn about how it can be used, or check it out at Deckible yourself.
Most recent in this series is the launch of the new CARD DECKS, which bring to life the 2nd book of the Reconnecting Workspaces series, the 90Day Guide for Success. You can check it out on Amazon here or better yet, check out the new 90-Day Guide for Success deck. Deck 1 just released and provides 30 days of prompts in the WHAT? So What? And a QUOTE around key areas for workplace success today. You can find the deck on Deckible.
Onboarding new leaders effectively is crucial for ensuring they can navigate their roles with confidence and drive organizational success. A comprehensive onboarding program tailored for new leaders can provide them with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need. Here are 20 essential topics to include:
1. Company History and Mission
- Provide an in-depth overview of the company's history, mission, vision, and core values. Understanding the organization's roots and purpose helps leaders align their strategies and decisions with the company's long-term goals.
2. Organizational Structure and Key Players
- Explain the company's organizational structure, including departments, teams, and key stakeholders. Introduce new leaders to senior executives and key team members they'll be working with closely.
3. Leadership Expectations and Competencies
- Outline the specific expectations for leadership roles, including key competencies, performance metrics, and leadership behaviors that align with the company’s culture.
4. Strategic Goals and Initiatives
- Discuss the company’s short-term and long-term strategic goals, ongoing initiatives, and how the new leader's role contributes to these objectives.
5. Financial Overview
- Provide an overview of the company’s financial health, including budgets, financial statements, revenue streams, and key financial metrics relevant to their role.
6. Corporate Culture and Values
- Deep dive into the corporate culture, including the company's values, traditions, and expected behaviors. Highlight how leaders can foster and model these values within their teams.
7. Key Policies and Compliance
- Review important company policies, compliance requirements, and regulatory considerations specific to the leader’s role and the company’s industry.
8. Performance Management Process
- Explain the performance management process, including setting goals, conducting evaluations, providing feedback, and using performance data to drive improvement.
9. Team Building and Leadership Development
- Provide resources and strategies for effective team building, leadership development, and fostering a high-performance culture.
10. Communication Strategies
- Discuss preferred communication channels, protocols, and strategies for effective internal and external communication. Highlight the importance of transparency and active listening.
11. Stakeholder Management
- Introduce key internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors. Provide strategies for managing these relationships and expectations.
12. Risk Management and Crisis Response
- Explain the company’s risk management framework and crisis response plans. Ensure leaders understand their role in identifying and mitigating risks.
13. Change Management
- Offer insights and training on change management principles, techniques, and best practices to help leaders navigate and lead through organizational change.
14. Decision-Making Frameworks
- Provide frameworks and tools for effective decision-making. Highlight the importance of data-driven decisions and collaborative problem-solving.
15. Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Share strategies for fostering creativity, driving innovation, and implementing process improvements.
16. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Discuss the company’s DEI initiatives and expectations for leaders in promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace.
17. Technology and Digital Tools
- Familiarize new leaders with the company's technology stack, digital tools, and platforms they will be using. Offer training sessions if necessary.
18. Employee Engagement and Retention
- Highlight the importance of employee engagement and retention strategies. Provide tools and techniques for building a motivated and committed team.
19. Conflict Resolution
- Equip leaders with conflict resolution skills and techniques to handle disputes and foster a harmonious work environment.
20. Personal Development and Self-Care
- Encourage leaders to invest in their personal development and well-being. Offer resources for leadership training, coaching, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
By covering these 20 topics, you can ensure that new leaders are well-prepared to take on their roles with confidence and effectiveness. A robust onboarding program not only supports their transition but also sets the foundation for their long-term success and impact within the organization.
There are 90 core topics that I cover in the 90-Day Guide for Success, which are conveniently laid out in 9 core areas and a 90 day pathway. You can find deck 1 online as an app on Deckible. It’s a great resource for your newest team members and leaders. Set up a call to learn about how it can be used, or check it out at Deckible yourself.
Jennifer Britton, MES, ACTC – PCC, CHRL, CPT
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
CEO, Head Coach and Author
Potentials Realized | Group Coaching Essentials
Leadership | Teamwork | Coaching
Contact: 1-416-996-8326
Email: [email protected]
Instagram:@ReconnectingWorkspaces @CoachingBusinessBuilder
Looking for bite-sized boosts to your work as a coach, leader or during your onboarding process? Check out our Card Decks. Now available on Deckible:
90-Day Guide for Success – Deck 1 – Days 1 – 30 (for new leaders, onboarding or those wanting a sprint) – https://bit.ly/90dayguidedeck1
ACTIVATE Your Group and Team Coaching Superpowers (for coaches) – https://bit.ly/activatedeck
Pick up a copy of Reconnecting Workspaces: Pathways to Thrive in the Virtual, Remote and Hybrid World at Amazon – https://bit.ly/reconnectingworkspaces.
Check out my latest TEDx talk – Coaching Teams Through Chaos at https://www.ted.com/talks/jennifer_britton_coaching_teams_through_chaos
Set up a call with myself or my team to learn more about how we can support you through our card decks, customized team development and leadership training, OR award-winning ICF CCE approved Coach Training programs – https://calendly.com/jennbritton/15-minute-exploration-call
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