Mentoring & Coaching: 90-Day Plan for New Leaders
Can you imagine having the necessary support to take on leadership roles? In my experience, few organizations have solid strategies to objectively identify future leaders while also preparing and guiding them through their transition into key leadership positions. According to the study Leadership Skills: Unlocking Your Abilities to Face Tomorrow’s Challenges by the Association for Talent Development, 42% of talent development professionals identify leadership as the skill with the greatest gap, and only 53% of companies have a formal succession plan in place.
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of supporting this transition and how mentoring and coaching have positioned themselves as efficient tools to guide these processes.
The Role of Mentoring and Coaching in New Leaders' Transitions
1. Personalized Support and Strategic Guidance
Both mentoring and coaching are key tools for accelerating the success of new leaders. A mentor provides guidance based on their experience within the organization, while a professional coach focuses specifically on leadership skills, strategic vision, and change management.
?? Example: A 90-Day Plan may include structured coaching sessions to help the leader identify their strengths and development areas using validated leadership style assessments. At the same time, an internal mentor facilitates understanding of organizational culture and political dynamics.
2. Building Critical Relationships
One of the top priorities during the first 90 days is building key stakeholder relationships. Here, mentoring serves as a bridge to connect the leader with the right people, provide valuable advice, and foster supportive networks.
On the other hand, coaching strengthens interpersonal skills such as active listening and conflict management, essential for building trust in these relationships.
3. Developing a Clear Vision and Tangible Goals
Coaching guides new leaders in defining SMART goals (specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound) as part of their 90-Day Plan. This ensures that initial actions are strategic and aligned with organizational objectives.
Meanwhile, a mentor can share real-life examples and lessons learned, helping the leader avoid common pitfalls and prepare for upcoming challenges.
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4. Fostering Psychological Safety
Both mentoring and coaching are essential for creating an environment where the leader can explore their fears and doubts without fear of judgment. While the mentor acts as an internal ally, the coach facilitates deep reflections that promote personal and professional growth.
Benefits of Mentoring and Coaching in Leadership Transitions
How WRIGHT Can Help You
At WRIGHT Consultores, we have 18 years of experience implementing mentoring and coaching programs in multinational organizations with transformative results.
Our expertise allows us to:
?? Design personalized, high-impact programs tailored to the specific needs of each organization.
?? Provide practical toolkits for leaders to implement these methodologies with focus and precision.
?? Facilitate structured learning processes that maximize impact on teams and leaders.
?? Transform your organization with tools that empower, connect, and align your teams. Let’s talk: Schedule a Meeting.
?? Contact us at [email protected] or visit our website www.wright.cl to learn how to implement Mentoring & Coaching programs in your company.
Alejandra Wright, Executive Director
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