The Leadership Accelerator: The Playbook for Transitioning into Your New Executive Role

Harness the power of Deloitte’s proven executive transition method to  reach―and succeed in―the highest leadership levels of your company  Transitioning to a new C-suite role is exhilarating, challenging, and  demanding all at the same time—a unique combination of intense  experiences that can be tough to manage, to say the least. The skills  and actions you need to succeed during your first year are different  from those required after you settle in. If you don’t do it right at the  start, you’ll find it that much more difficult to effectively lead your  organization for the long term. Ajit Kambil is the creator and a leader  of Deloitte’s program for helping executives like you transition into  the very highest levels of your organization. In The Leadership  Accelerator, he details the four critical competencies you should master  in order to succeed, and he walks you through the process of building  your expertise in these key areas: Prioritize and manage time, the only  irrecoverable asset for yourself and your organization Manage talent  into the right places to deliver measurable results Manage relationships  to build social capital and influence other C-suite members to get key  agendas executed with the least resistance Drive transformational change  in your organization through effective strategies and catalyzing  actions Kambil’s model is based on his extensive research over more than  a decade and insights from Deloitte’s Transition Labs, a personalized  one-day workshop delivered to over 4,000+ executives. The Leadership  Accelerator reveals the research and practices Kambil has undertaken for  more than a decade to learn exactly how real leaders have successfully  transitioned into high-level roles. Quick, action-oriented chapters  conclude with clear takeaways and workout exercises that can help you  build your transition leadership muscles and define your transition  leadership strategies and work plans. Start your new position out  strategically and lead your new organization to the top of its  industry—and build a lasting legacy for yourself.