Coaching and Leadership Transitions

New research confirms what many organisations learn too late: leadership transitions fail not because of capability gaps, but because of culture, politics and people. With 40–60% of executives struggling or failing within 18 months, and the majority reporting they felt unprepared stepping into a new role, the cost of getting this wrong is significant – and measurable. In this whitepaper, Sheffield Haworth and Barber Carter explore why the first 90–180 days are make-or-break, where organisations are currently under-investing, and how purpose-built executive coaching changes the odds.