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TA Leadership: The First 180 Days
Stepping into a new TA leadership role is both exciting and overwhelming. The first 180 days set the tone for everything that follows — how you’re perceived, the trust you build, and the change you can drive. This course helps you turn those crucial early months into a powerful foundation for long-term success. You’ll learn how to diagnose challenges with clarity, create alignment across stakeholders, and establish a rhythm of delivery that transforms reactive recruitment into strategic talent leadership.
Through practical insights, reflective exercises, and real-world examples, you’ll build the confidence and structure needed to lead with impact from day one. Whether you’re inheriting a legacy team, balancing urgent demands, or shaping a future-ready TA function, this course gives you the tools and mindset to navigate the complexity and lead with intent.
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Graeme Paxton
Graeme is the Founder of Talent Advisory business, Caraffi. He helps TA leaders create strategies that get the noticed by their Boardrooms.
Emily Tatham
Emily develops products for a talent advisory business Caraffi - she helps TA Leaders create the stories they need to get investment for their future plans.
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