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Emerging Leader & New Grad Programs

Potential is not the problem. 

Translation into performance is. 

Organizations are hiring highly capable early-career talent. 

But many of these individuals enter environments where: 

  • Expectations are high, but not always clearly defined 

  • Feedback is inconsistent 

  • And the path to strong performance is not always visible 

At the same time, leaders are balancing competing priorities — with limited time to fully develop new talent. 

The result? 

Slower ramp-up, missed potential, and avoidable frustration — on both sides. 

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Where this creates impact

These programs are designed for organizations experiencing: 

  • New hires taking longer than expected to reach full productivity 

  • Early-career employees struggling with expectations, feedback, or accountability 

  • Leaders spending significant time course-correcting basic development gaps 

  • Inconsistent onboarding and development experiences across teams 

What becomes possible

  • When early-career talent is developed intentionally: 

  • Ramp-up time accelerates 

  • Confidence and capability increase 

  • Engagement and retention improve 

  • Leaders spend less time correcting — and more time developing 

  • Organizations build a stronger future leadership pipeline 

Approach

Building capability that drives performance

Programs are designed to build practical capability, confidence, and clarity quickly, with a focus on real-world application and measurable impact.

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  • Establishing a clear understanding of what strong performance looks like. 

  • Focus areas: 

  • Professional expectations and accountability 

  • Communication and workplace dynamics 

  • Ownership and personal effectiveness 

1. Workplace Foundations 

2. Performance & Productivity 

  • Equipping participants to contribute consistently and effectively. 

  • This includes: 

  • Managing priorities and workload 

  • Delivering quality work 

  • Receiving and applying feedback 

  • Building performance habits 

3. Navigating the Workplace 

  • Helping participants operate with confidence in real environments. 

  • Focus areas: 

  • Working effectively with leaders and teams 

  • Understanding organizational dynamics 

  • Building credibility and relationships 

  • Building the foundation for future leadership. 

  • This includes: 

  • Self-awareness and ownership 

  • Influence and collaboration 

  • Taking initiative and driving outcomes 

4. Early Leadership Capability 

  • Workshops are built around real business context and can include: 

  • Facilitated discussion and reflection 

  • Real-time problem solving 

  • Leadership alignment exercises 

  • Practical tools and frameworks 

  • Formats include: 

  • Half-day and full-day workshops 

  • Leadership offsites 

  • Multi-session programs 

  • Conference breakout sessions 

How Sessions Are Designed

  • Faster ramp-up of new talent 

  • Increased confidence and capability 

  • Stronger engagement and retention 

  • Reduced management burden on leaders 

  • A more prepared and capable future leadership pipeline 

The Impact

Designed For Organizations Who Are:

  • Organizations hiring early-career or new graduate talent 

  • Companies investing in leadership pipeline development 

  • Teams looking to strengthen onboarding and early development 

  • Institutions or partners supporting workforce readiness 

Why Compass?

This work is grounded in real organizational experience. 

Cori brings: 

  • A deep understanding of what drives performance in real environments 

  • Experience developing leaders at multiple levels 

  • A practical, no-nonsense approach to building capability 

The focus is not just on helping individuals adjust — 

but on helping them contribute, perform, and grow more quickly. 

You’ve invested in great talent. 

Let’s make sure they deliver at the level they’re capable of — sooner. 

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