Four phases, one progression
Twelve weeks, four phases. Each phase requires the one before it. This is also how we describe the programme in a pitch meeting.
PHASE 1 • LEAD YOURSELF FIRST • WEEKS 1-3
WEEK 1
Watch Yourself Work
Log one leadership moment a day. Two sentences - what you did, what you produced.
WEEK 2
Listen to Understand
Ask one clarifying question before you offer any opinion. Be the last to speak.
WEEK 3
Be Unambiguously Clear
For every task: what 'done' looks like, by when, why it matters, who decides what.
PHASE 2 • BUILD THE TRUST BASE • WEEKS 4-6
WEEK 4
Close the Loops
WEEK 5
Feedback Without Fear
One specific piece of feedback a day. Make sure it is by name, by moment, by impact.
WEEK 6
Stop Being the Bottleneck
Every routine decision made within 24 hours. Remove yourself from the critical path.
PHASE 3 • MULTIPLY THROUGH OTHERS • WEEKS 7-9
WEEK 7
Delegate for Growth
Hand over one meaningful piece of work with full authority. Resist re-taking it.
WEEK 8
Coach, Don't Answer
Ask questions before giving answers - at least once a day. Hold the silence for a moment.
WEEK 9
Have the Hard Talk
Name the one you've been avoiding. This week. Within seven days of noticing.
PHASE 4 • LEAD THE SYSTEM • WEEKS 10-12
WEEK 10
Productive Disagreement
this week, in a major decision, invite at least one contrary view before deciding.
WEEK 11
Connect Work & Meaning
Once a week, link one piece of daily work to the bigger picture - out loud to the team.
WEEK 12
Design Leadership Habits
Pick three habits to keep. Write them where you'll see them. Pair up to keep them alive.