"Hitting the deck running," is an expectation many organisations have for new hires or senior managers who transition across the organisation to new departments or divisions. In the aircraft analogy there are a whole team on the ship who help enable a perfect on-board landing, aware that any small deviation from the appropriate glide path can lead to catastrophe.

Other than conventional induction processes, what support do you provide to new hires?

In the executive world, some 20% of new CEOs fail within the first six months, equally a catastrope for both the individual and the organisation with huge financial implications. 

Research also shows that the  reason for failure is rarely due to lack of technical competence or knowledge. It's more often about difficulties in adapting to the new cultural norms, deploying appropriate management styles, being accepted in the new team. The kind of issues that dominate coaching discussions.

New hires are often reluctant to admit to their new employers (or to themselves) that they are having problems. An external coach can provide a sounding board which may provide a significant return on the coaching investment. 

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