The proven framework of the First 90 Days® Express (FNDX) Open Enrollment program is designed to provide the structure you need in your leadership transition.
Why Most Leadership Transitions Fail—and How to Succeed
Leadership transitions are deceptively hard. On the surface, stepping into a new role often looks like a logical next step—more responsibility, broader scope, greater influence. Organizations assume that because someone has succeeded before, they’ll succeed again. And yet, research and experience consistently show that a significant percentage of leadership transitions underperform or fail outright. Not […]
Developing Future-Ready Leaders: Six Roles for a Complex World
This article was originally published in Dr. Michael Watkins’s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Leading Edge, on May 9, 2025. Tomorrow’s leaders will navigate a world of unrelenting change. Digital/AI-driven transformation, global turmoil, shifting workforce expectations, and stakeholder activism are enduring features of the business environment. Organizations must proactively cultivate leaders who anticipate, shape, and sustain the future. […]
Best Practices in Onboarding and Transition Acceleration
This article was originally published in Dr. Michael Watkins’s LinkedIn Newsletter, The Leading Edge, on May 16, 2025. Effective onboarding and transition acceleration for leaders have become strategic priorities for organizations worldwide. With high stakes and substantial costs associated with leadership turnover, companies are investing in comprehensive programs to help both externally hired executives and internally […]
Accelerating Leadership Success with the STARS Model
As an HR professional, you understand the critical importance of leadership transitions. Whether an executive is stepping into a new role, navigating a turnaround, or managing accelerated growth, their ability to adapt and succeed during the first few months can set the tone for long-term success—or failure. This is why Genesis Advisers’ Acceleration Coaching program leverages the […]
The First 90 Days Transition Roadmap
The Transition Roadmap, developed through research by Michael Watkins, author of The First 90 Days, and decades of coaching by Genesis, provides a structured framework to help leaders transition into new roles efficiently. This roadmap encompasses eight core tasks designed to guide leaders in diagnosing, planning, and delivering effectively in their new positions while managing their […]