Case Study: Accelerating Leadership Success in the First 90 Days
Challenge
Arvin, a talented professional with a strong individual contributor track record, was promoted into a new leadership role at a global organization. Despite his expertise, he felt overwhelmed and uncertain in his first 90 days:
He struggled to delegate effectively, often falling back into doing the work himself
He lacked confidence in communicating with senior stakeholders
He worried about proving himself quickly, leading to stress and long hours
From an HR perspective, this transition period is critical for retention and performance. Without support, new leaders may:
Experience self-doubt and burnout
Fail to gain team alignment or stakeholder trust
Deliver below expectations in their most visible months on the job
Coaching Approach
Arvin’s coaching program focused on leadership identity and actionable strategies for early success:
Clarify Leadership Role & Expectations
We mapped his key responsibilities versus high-priority leadership activities
Arvin learned to prioritize influence and guidance over execution
Build Confidence Through Preparedness
Practiced stakeholder communication and meeting scenarios
Developed clear messages for updates and recommendations
Strengthen Delegation & Team Trust
Created a delegation framework to assign tasks with clarity and follow-up plans
Empowered his team to deliver without his constant intervention
Within 90 days, Arvin gained confidence, successfully managed a major client project, and received positive feedback from both his manager and team.
Organizational Impact
Supporting first-time and transitioning leaders through coaching drives measurable results for organizations:
Faster ramp-up and contribution in new roles
Improved team performance through effective delegation and alignment
Higher retention by reducing stress and early burnout risk
Stronger leadership pipeline for future internal promotions
Next steps for supporting professionals in your organization
If your high-potential employees are stepping into leadership roles, don’t leave their success to chance. Leadership transition coaching ensures they thrive in the first 90 days and beyond.
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