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The First 6 Months: Wisdom for the New CCO
What current and former Chief Communications Officers would do again, do differently, and avoid entirely – drawn from the people who’ve lived the role’s most defining stretch.
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You stepped into one of the most consequential roles in the C-suite. The scope is bigger than the job description, expectations are often unspoken, and the pressure to deliver starts on day one.
Your first six months matter. They shape how you're perceived, how quickly you build influence, and how effectively you position communication as a strategic business function.
The challenge? There’s no playbook for what comes next.
So we asked the people who’ve been there.
Current and former CCOs – from organizations including Experian, General Mills, Southwest Airlines, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and others – shared the lessons they learned the hard way: what they’d do differently, the moves that paid off most in their first 90 days, and the mistakes they’d never make again.
Inside the ebook, you’ll find:
- Six critical lessons that emerged from the CCOs who’ve lived it
- Candid advice in their own words
- Conversation starters for your CEO, CFO, executive peers, and team
- A consolidated 30 / 60 / 90 / 180 day checklist, from before Day One through building traction by month six
The most successful CCOs don't confuse speed with impact. They make early decisions that build confidence today while creating momentum that lasts well beyond their first year.
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