
Manager Cascade Briefing Pack for Leadership Change
N.B. Where historical data is sparse, specify initial short-term studies (≥25 subgroups) before moving to long-term capability evaluation.
📄 Prompt Template
Create a manager-ready cascade kit that equips people leaders in [BusinessUnit] to brief teams on the transition to [IncomingLeaderName]. Anchor messaging to outcomes and psychological safety.
Output as:
5-minute talking points with do/don’t phrasing.
FAQ (10 items) reflecting likely concerns, including career paths and reporting lines.
Team meeting agenda (15–30 min) with discussion prompts.
Escalation matrix naming owners for [RiskAreas] and HR policy questions (include [HRPolicy] reference).
Follow-up message template for Slack/Teams linking to [SlackChannel] and intranet post.
Include dates for key milestones within [KeyDatesRange] and clarify what leaders can/can’t confirm today.
Success criteria: consistent messaging, reduced rumor spread, and documented Q&A.