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A new role brings with it new challenges. That’s especially true for senior leaders and executives who face most clearly into the performance spotlight.
The pressure to perform in the first 100 days of a new role often means leaders pay a lot of attention on what they need to do. Most are obsessed with what they’re doing – ticking off the to-do list, demonstrating what they’ve done to our key stakeholders – however, we could get a lot more done if we instead focused on our being. That’s what 4D Leadership is all about – and a new role, company or team is the perfect moment to benefit from this innovative framework.
There are three fundamental dimensions in all our lives: how we do things (IT), who we are (I), and how we relate to other people (WE). 4D Leadership is what happens when a step-change in doing, being and relating takes place. It was development by recognised international expert in leadership and human performance, Dr Alan Watkins.
When you move up to the next level of ability and sophistication in these three dimensions, you will have unlocked the fourth dimension (verticality). That’s when you realise a significant competitive advantage.
The perfect moment to develop vertically in all three dimensions is at a time of change – new job, new team or new company. With vertical development, you can expand your capabilities – not just your skills or knowledge – you’ll be able to understand more, think faster and be more sophisticated in your approach to people and situations. And that’s exactly what’s needed in the face of new challenges.
Not enough time for development?
Let’s not be under any illusion, any new role is likely to demand greater attention. You might think that you wouldn’t have time for development at such a moment. However, without vertical development, you will risk simply working longer hours, running faster and pushing harder to try to make that positive impact others are looking for.
With vertical development in that fourth dimension, your ‘processing power’ is enhanced. When you become more mature in the I dimension and increase the sophistication and subtlety of your relationships in the WE dimension then you are so much more capable in the IT dimension. Your impact in the first 100 days – what you do – will have been directly enhanced by your personal development. In fact, you’ll not only enhance your impact, you’ll be able to build greater credibility and show up in a more authentic and compassionate way.
Coaching for success
Complete has used the 4D Leadership Framework as part of its executive coaching programme to guide dozens of leaders through these critical career moments. It can be incredibly powerful and turns what can be a challenging time of change into a career-defining moment of transformation.
Eight to 12, one-hour coaching sessions are all that’s needed to embark on this 4D transformation. This is somewhat different from regular executive coaching as it is fundamentally about growing sophistication and enhancing capability – developing vertically. However, it’s measurable and delivers a clear ROI.
Want to start now? Dr Alan Watkins has helpfully written 4D Leadership: Competitive Advantage Through Vertical Leadership Development, so you don’t even need to wait for your next big career move to start your personal transformation.
