22. Readiness for New Roles

Situation

Employees are promoted – but readiness for new responsibility is unclear.

Symptoms: early failures, overstrain, lack of credibility, team resistance.

Challenge

Goal: assess readiness for the next career step and ensure successful transitions.

Why it matters: readiness diagnostics reduce derailment risk and support smoother onboarding.

Solution

360° feedback, leadership motivation, conflict style, resilience – focus on transition capability.

Tool Examples

• Hogan (HPI, HDS, MVPI)
• Thomas (HPTI, TEIQue, GIA)
• Korn Ferry (KF4D, ESCI)

Full analysis in the PEATS Leadership Guide

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