10 new leader let downs
The so-called 'new brooms' in an organisation might bring new blood and enthusiasm, but they don't always get it right. Sarah Lewis investigates common pitfalls - and how to avoid them.
The pressure on new leaders or senior appointments to make an impact, and quickly, is tremendous. The organisation has spent time and money attracting, selecting and securing the chosen candidate, now they want to see the value they have bought. It’s a brave person who can hold fire while they take time to look and learn; take time to find out what works here, and how it does; to find out who the people are who really ensure the work gets done and to find out who is brave enough to deliver bad news. This knowledge is often hidden, while, to new eyes, what doesn’t work, who doesn’t look or behave like management, and who, too often, isn’t at the end of their phone or at their desk, is all too obvious.
In their attempts both to improve things and make a mark quickly, 'new brooms' frequently commit one or all of these mistakes:
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