Expertise.
Clear expectations.
Leadership experience and a desire to contribute during a period of change. Before committing, the manager needs to understand responsibilities, governance expectations and the team’s situation.
Know why you are choosing.
Check that the mandate, authority and starting conditions are consistent.
Support,
at each stage.
Review leadership experience
Explore responsibilities, transition contexts and management approach.
Understand the mandate
Clarify expectations, stakeholders, delegated authority and scope boundaries.
Prepare the handover
Identify useful questions and the information needed to start.
Plan the next transition
Keep knowledge transfer in view and document what needs to be handed over.
What should remain clear.
- A mandate discussed before commitment
- A prepared leadership transition
- An anticipated mission ending
