New leaders fail within 18 months due to poor selection decisions
Including lost productivity, replacement, and opportunity costs
Teams underperform when the wrong person is promoted
Go beyond performance reviews to understand leadership readiness from every angle
Gather perspectives from peers, reports, and cross-functional partners who see different dimensions of capability
Conversations reveal specific examples of leadership in action, not just theoretical potential
Identify specific development needs before promotion, setting new leaders up for success
Key Insight: "Strong operational leader ready for next level. Focus area: building executive presence through board presentation opportunities."
Strategic thinking & decision-making
Team building & influence
Values alignment & adaptability
Consistent delivery & growth
McKinsey research reveals that companies with strong promotion processes outperform their peers by 2.2x in revenue growth and 1.5x in profitability.
Better team performance with right leader
ROI on proper assessment tools
Reduction in turnover risk
Your Expected Outcomes: