TRANSITION INTELLIGENCE (TQ)

Welcome to the second newsletter about Transition Intelligence (TQ)! This month I wanted to explore the four key pillars of TQ.  

When embarking on an international assignment, the journey can be filled with excitement and challenges. I understand the complexities involved, and that's why I’ve developed a the TQ framework built on four essential pillars:

Readiness

The first pillar, Readiness, is all about ensuring that individuals and their families are as prepared as possible for the changes ahead. Focusing on aligning expectations and goals, so everyone is on the same page about the transition. This includes understanding the cultural nuances, language barriers, and lifestyle adjustments that may arise.

Relationships

Moving to a new country can be an isolating experience, which is why the second pillar, Relationships, is so crucial. Emphasising the importance of building and maintaining strong support networks. This includes fostering new connections in the host country while maintaining ties with existing relationships back home. Having a solid support system can make all the difference in navigating the transition smoothly.

Resilience

No matter how well-prepared you are, challenges and setbacks are inevitable during a transition. The third pillar, Resilience, equips individuals with the tools and strategies to cope with stress, deal with overwhelm, and problem-solve effectively. By developing resilience, individuals can bounce back from adversity and maintain a positive mindset throughout the journey.

Realigning

The final pillar, Realigning, recognizes that change is an ongoing process. It involves regularly reassessing and realigning to meet shifting needs and challenges. Change is a catalyst for continuous assessment and adaptation, providing guidance and support to help individuals and families realign their goals and expectations as needed.

Each of these pillars – Readiness, Relationships, Resilience, and Realigning – provides a critical support structure for individuals undergoing a transition. By addressing these key areas you will help individuals and families navigate the complexities of their international journey with greater ease and confidence.

If you are wanting to explore how your organisation can support these 4 pillars for your globally mobile families, please don’t hesitate to reach out and book a complimentary call with me.

Take care

Emily 

Emily Rogers is an award winning Transition and Leadership coach. Having lived abroad for over 20 years, her family has spent 12 years moving around Asia, relocating to Auckland, New Zealand at the end of 2019. Both her daughters were born in India, and raising a family in a foreign context has literally transformed their lives.

Emily has experienced first hand what it feels like to move your family and settle into a new country. Dealing with the variety of challenges that living abroad presents, she has developed systems and processes that allow her to settle her family faster and easier. She now uses these systems and processes to support her clients.

With The Leap To Lead, Emily combines her personal experience and professional career in Human Resources to provide support for assignee partners. Working with Emily is your opportunity to provide the care and support that your assignee and their family needs. Whether it's their first move, fifth move or repatriating, you can prevent the potential failure of their assignment.