40% of new executives fail within 18 months. The cause? A fragmented HR strategy & lack of support
We are leaving potential on the table & ignoring a critical disconnect. The McKinsey & Company HR Monitor 2025 report highlights a stark reality: we have the data, we know the trends, but we're still missing the mark on what truly matters to our people
Consider the human impact behind these statistics:
Job Security Matters Most: Stability is the #1 reason employees stay
High probation termination rates (18% in Europe) send a message of instability, eroding crucial trust
The Feedback Vacuum: A striking 26% of employees received NO formal feedback in the last year. Feedback isn't a formality; it's the lifeblood of growth & engagement. HR leaders estimate this figure is only 6%, highlighting a major perception gap
Disconnected Priorities: While employees highly value relationships with colleagues (33%) & work-life balance (34%), HR often defaults to compensation as the primary retention lever
Talent Acquisition Struggles: The overall hiring success rate in Europe is a mere 46% after six months. Additionally, 32% of current employees do not have all the skills needed for their current role
AI Underutilization: Only 19% of core European HR processes are enhanced with Gen AI, half the US rate
These gaps reveal a profound truth: we often focus on the "what" (strategy, data, AI) & neglect the "how" (human connection, trust, culture). This is where my Double Diamond Framework© of Executive Transitions comes in
It is a human-centric approach that guides leaders through critical transitions with clarity & confidence. It’s about more than just hitting metrics; it’s about navigating the subtle but crucial elements of a new environment:
Discover: Understand the unspoken culture and political landscape
Immerse: Build authentic relationships & gain a holistic view
Adapt: Learn new behaviors & challenge old assumptions
Mobilize: Activate your network & build early momentum
Operate: Lead with confidence & make strategic decisions
Nourish: Start to demonstrate early successes
Develop: Continuously learn & evolve your leadership style
This structured, proven approach is delivered by a global community of 60 Certified Transition Coaches™. I have personally trained these exceptional coaches to deploy the framework with precision & empathy. We are a small but mighty network of experts dedicated to ensuring your leaders don't just survive their transitions, but thrive & accelerate their impact accordingly
"HR’s future is about empowering people to thrive, not just survive" Navid Nazemian
📣 If you are an executive or part of an organization looking for proven, structured transition support that de-risks critical hires & accelerates impact, hit Reply and do reach out to me or to one of our certified coaches today to explore how our tailored service can help you and your organisation achieve lasting success!
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About Navid Nazemian
Ranked as the world’s #1 Executive Coach by CEO Today for the 3rd year running, I use interventions that are designed to overcome obstacles quickly. Over the last 2 decades, I have helped hundreds of executives successfully eliminate unproductive thinking and solve their toughest, most complex challenges. In return, they have supported their organisations to build world-class cultures primed to create new markets, accelerate performance, increase productivity, and develop game-changing value propositions. 5 more ways to connect with me and my work:
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