Chapter 39
How Do I Get a New Business Leader's Support?
Ask yourself what the owners want.
—Bill Dauphinais and Paul Pederson
Leadership changes happen all the time. When a leader gets moved into a new role or leaves the company, you must work with his or her replacement. The problem is that the replacement doesn't know the details of your project or have any particular allegiance to it. It is important to quickly establish a relationship with the new leader and get to know his or her interests and priorities. You can then frame your project within this context, and you'll be more likely to get a positive response.
I have seen many instances where a project continues under a new leader's direction but does not receive the attention it needs ...
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