When a new leader comes on board, either through a promotion or an external hire, consider taking advantage of the following opportunities to work with the individual to:
- Find his or her voice in how he or she will present himself or herself, and the business.
- Develop the key themes for the first 100 days as well as the first year in office.
- Identify critical stakeholders and how to engage them on an ongoing basis.
- Define his or her communication strengths and weaknesses and decide how to play to the strengths and bolster the weaknesses.
- Determine your role as a communication professional, including the value you add, and start to build trust.