Perspective is something I work on with nearly all of my clients. It is also something we all need prompting and challenge on from time to time.

I learnt early on in my leadership journey that there is no playbook or standard approach to inheriting a team. It’s rarely a clean slate and opportunities to select your team from the outset are few and far between.

When you take on a broader leadership role such as stepping into a Head of Department or Director, the landscape shifts dramatically. It’s no longer just about your team or your deliverables — it’s about understanding how the whole business works.