Benefits March 13, 2006

Ninety Days not Long Enough to Integrate New Execs

March 13, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The time required to integrate an executive into a new position is longer than the traditional 90-day period, according to new research from RHR International Company.
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The full integration process actually takes 12 to 18 months, RHR said in a press release.A team of RHR consultants identified four stages new executives progress through: Honeymoon (the traditional 90 days); Reality (4-6 months); Adjustment (seven -12 months); and Integration (12-18+ months).

Based on its research, RHR developed a new model for Executive Integration, the release said. RHR’s study found that, when the new model was applied, there was a significant increase in the retention of senior level executives with several major clients.

RHR International Company assists senior management in the areas of executive integration, high potential development, succession planning, team building, talent management, executive coaching and board effectiveness. More information can be found at www.rhrinternational.com .

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