The Problem

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Even the strongest executive hires struggle during their first 100 days. The data is clear:

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• Research shows that 30% to 50% of executives fail or underperform within the first 18 months primarily due to poor organizational integration, unclear role expectations, and cultural misalignment* 

• Most organisations lack a structured onboarding blueprint, leaving new leaders to “figure it out” in complex environments and during periods of possible self doubt. 

• For a senior executive, early missteps damage credibility, delay impact, and increase costly turnover—affecting salary, reputation, stakeholder confidence, career trajectory, and future job opportunities.

 

    * sources: Center for Creative Leadership and LeadershipIQ research on executive failure rates

 

 

The Solution

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THE CRITICAL 100™ is a structured, high-touch onboarding coaching program that accelerates leadership impact by:

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• Potentially reducing time-to-productivity by up to 40%

• Potentially making leaders 58% more likely to stay beyond three years

• Rapidly aligning executives with strategy, culture, and stakeholders

• Creating measurable integration success within the first 100 days

 

This program extends Found’s philosophy —giving clients an additional layer of assurance, capability, and ROI, especially vital to family businesses and scaling ventures. 

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Outcomes for the Client Organisation

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• Faster executive impact and aligned performance within the first 100 days.

• Stronger stakeholder trust, reducing the risk of misalignment or early credibility loss.

• Clarity and visibility through structured scorecards and progress check-ins.

• Better retention and long-term success of placed leaders.

 

 

Program Pillars for Maximum Success

 

1. Role Clarity & Success Blueprint (Weeks 1–3)

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• Define clear 30/90-day success metrics across business, people, and culture.

• Align expectations with the CEO/Board (strategic priorities + non-negotiables).

• Map organisational dynamics: allies, influencers, detractors, informal networks.

• Deliverable: 90-Day Success Plan following the OGSM framework (Objective, Goals, Strategy, Measure) 

 

 

2. Stakeholder Mapping & Relationship Acceleration

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• Identify and prioritise the top 5–10 “mission-critical” relationships.

• Craft the executive’s leadership brand and communication stance.

• Understand line manager’s criteria for success in her/his role. 

• Deliverable: Stakeholder Mapping & Engagement Plan.

 

 

3. Culture Navigation & Influence Strategy

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• Decode both the visible and invisible culture (unwritten rules, fear triggers).

• Spot early culture risks and influence opportunities.

• Build visibility and credibility through intentional cultural integration.

• Deliverable: Cultural Integration Gameplan

 

 

4. Team Assessment & Operating Rhythm

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• Diagnose team capability, behavioural patterns, decision bottlenecks.

• Establish the team’s operating cadence: decision rights, meetings, KPIs. if needed. 

• Coaching for difficult conversations and early alignment resets.

• Deliverable: Team Operating Norms & Leadership Standards for People Leaders

 

 

5. Leadership Identity, Resilience & Sustainability

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• Surface blind spots, stress triggers, and behavioural patterns.

• Strengthen executive presence, emotional regulation, and clarity.

• Establish routines to protect energy, focus, and well-being.

• Deliverable: Leadership Declaration & Resilience Rituals.

 

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Program Inclusions

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1. Foundational Sessions

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• 90-minute intake session, with the first 30 minutes as a 3-way meeting with executive’s line manager (key stakeholder)

• Saboteur Assessment: online instrument to identify subconscious patterns that drive stress, reactivity, and self-doubt.

• Development of a personalised Objective Success Scorecard for the Engagement (includes stakeholder input).

 

 

2. Coaching Cadence

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• Weekly 60-minute coaching sessions during the first month.

• Bi-weekly 60-minute sessions from month two onward.

• Every session begins with a mindfulness practice to ensure clarity and grounded decision-making.

• On-demand “emergency” sessions for high-stakes or time-sensitive situations.

 

 

3. Stakeholder Engagement

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• Mid-point 30-minute stakeholder alignment call to check progress and recalibrate expectations.

• Final 90-minute close-out session, including last 30 minutes as a 3-way debrief for alignment and next steps.

 

 

4. Reporting & ROI Visibility

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• Comprehensive end-of-program integration report detailing achievements, risks, behavioural insights, and recommended next steps.

 

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    Contact Morgan or Franchesca at FOUND for further engagement - lookingto@becomefound.com 

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