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Leadership Transition Masterclass: Executing a Regional Turnaround in Your First 90 Days

Stepping into a General Manager role for the first time—especially in a turnaround situation—requires mastering two critical challenges simultaneously: accelerating your personal transition while driving organizational transformation. This comprehensive course integrates proven transition frameworks with brand-building strategies specifically designed for executives leading regional reorganizations in consumer packaged goods companies. Drawing on Michael Watkins' seminal work on leadership transitions and James Richardson's principles of executive brand development, you'll gain a systematic approach to diagnosing organizational challenges, building coalitions, and establishing credibility while executing a turnaround mandate.

beginner6 modules~8 hours

What you'll learn

  1. 01Foundations of Leadership Transition: Diagnosing Your Turnaround Challenge
  2. 02Building Your Leadership Brand: Positioning for Credibility and Influence
  3. 03Accelerating Organizational Learning: Intelligence Gathering and Pattern Recognition
  4. 04Securing Early Wins: Identifying and Executing High-Impact Initiatives
  5. 05Building Your Coalition: Aligning Teams and Securing Support
  6. 06Executing the Turnaround: Integration and Sustained Momentum Beyond Day 90

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Module 1: Foundations of Leadership Transition: Diagnosing Your Turnaround Challenge

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