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The Q3 Coaching Sprint: How to Use Summer Slowdowns to Stress-Test Successor Readiness
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03/08/2026

The Q3 Coaching Sprint: How to Use Summer Slowdowns to Stress-Test Successor Readiness

Use Q3 summer slowdowns as a coaching sprint to stress test successor readiness, strengthen succession planning, and turn acting roles into real leadership development.


Stretch Assignments Are Broken: What to Design Instead of Another Rotation
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07/05/2026

Stretch Assignments Are Broken: What to Design Instead of Another Rotation

Learn why traditional rotations fail high potential employee development and how to design evidence-based stretch assignments with sponsors, safety nets, and readiness metrics that accelerate leadership readiness and retention.

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