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Leadership at Kartik Corp. is built, not assumed. This page covers our 3-tier Leadership Pipeline, wherever you are in your journey, there's a path forward.

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The 3-Tier Leadership Pipeline

🌱 EMERGING LEADERS

Individual Contributors → Team Leads

For high-potential ICs ready to lead

📈 MID-LEVEL MANAGERS

Team Leads → Senior Managers

For managers ready to scale their impact

🏛️ EXECUTIVE READINESS

Senior Managers → Directors/VPs

For leaders preparing for executive roles

What Each Tier Includes

Component Emerging Leaders Mid-Level Managers Executive Readiness
Competency Framework Foundational (Level 1-2) Developing (Level 2-3) Expert (Level 3-4)
Learning Model 70-20-10 (intro) 70-20-10 (applied) 70-20-10 (mastery)
Coaching Group coaching 1:1 coaching Executive coaching
Stretch Assignment Lead a small project Lead a cross-functional initiative Own a business unit goal
360° Feedback Informal peer input Formal 360° review Board/senior stakeholder input
Duration 4 months 6 months 9 months

The 70-20-10 Model Explained

Individual Development Plan (IDP) Template

Duplicate this table for your own IDP — add rows as needed and update the Status column as you progress.

IDP

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All Mid-Level Manager and Executive Readiness participants complete a formal 360° feedback process at the midpoint of their programme. Feedback Link Template

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Nomination & Application

  1. Discuss your interest with your manager first
  2. Manager submits nomination via the Leadership Nomination Form
  3. L&D reviews nominations against competency framework fit
  4. Cohort selection announced, Emerging Leaders (rolling), Mid-Level (August), Executive (by invitation)

2026 Cohort Dates

Tier Cohort Start Date
Emerging Leaders Cohort 1 February 2026
Emerging Leaders Cohort 2 August 2026
Mid-Level Managers Cohort 1 October 2026
Executive Readiness By invitation Ongoing

Competency Framework Chart