"But in today's rapidly shifting environment-where change moves faster than ever-you don't have the luxury of slowly assessing your team and making gradual adjustments. The pace of technology and AI, hybrid work, low employee engagement, evolving strategies, and shifting workforce dynamics demand that you assess your team quickly and confidently. Gone are the days of "observe and wait." You're expected to deliver results fast."
"Are they rowing in the same direction-or pulling against the current? Misalignment can be quiet but costly. One tech executive we worked with noticed a team member constantly questioning her strategy in meetings. Eventually, she had a candid conversation-and made the call to part ways. The rest of the team felt relieved as the lack of alignment had been slowing everyone down."
"Can they make good decisions with limited information or time pressure? You can't make every decision yourself. That's why judgment matters. One CEO that Melissa coached asked her sales lead to evaluate a complex strategic shift. His response wasn't just a yes or no-it was a thoughtful breakdown of risks, trade-offs, and stakeholder implications. She knew immediately she could trust him with big decisions."
New leaders must rapidly evaluate their teams within the first three months to ensure immediate execution in a fast-changing environment. Rapid technological change, AI, hybrid work models, low engagement, and shifting workforce dynamics require decisive assessment. Teams must be plug-and-play, with leaders quickly identifying who is aligned with strategy, who needs support, and where personnel changes are necessary. Goal alignment prevents quiet but costly drag; misalignment may require candid conversations or separation. Sound judgment enables delegation of decisions through thoughtful risk and trade-off analysis. Early detection and decisive action protect momentum and enable faster delivery of results.
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