Working with a Team

If you are building a team, consider using the framework to accelerate the team-building process. One virtue of the transition acceleration model is that it supplies the team with a common language for talking about shared challenges. This can be especially powerful if your team mixes people who have been around for a while with people transitioning into new roles. By introducing a new framework and language, you level the playing field between the old guard and the new.

Start by providing your team an overview of the transition acceleration framework. Then focus the team on doing a shared situational diagnosis using the ST _A RS model. Push them to clarify the key challenges and opportunities. Then move onto alignment issues ”strategy, structure, systems, and skills. Next, focus on how the team will define its A-item priorities and secure early wins. Finally, explore the kinds of coalitions you and the team will have to build to marshal the support you need.