Guide \u00b7 Implementation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Updated: 24 July 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do you want to really introduce shared leadership? This roadmap leads in six steps from the conditions to fine-tuning \u2013 with a focus on the step where most projects tip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n Four things must be right beforehand. If one is missing, don’t start yet:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where most projects tip. Roles are split too vaguely \u2013 \u201ewe do everything together\u201c \u2013 and the first real conflict lays the gap open. A robust role split looks different: it names who makes which decisions alone, which are made together and where you escalate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A simple example of a decision matrix:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Realistically: clarifying trigger and goal takes days, the readiness and blueprint phase a few weeks, the actual introduction with guidance 3 to 6 months. The biggest effort isn’t in the concept but in the discipline to live the agreed rules in daily work. I deliberately don’t name prices here \u2013 they depend on scope. Honestly: it costs capacity, especially in the first months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Much of this you can do yourselves. External help pays off when no one internal is neutral enough to really ask the role question, when an existing dual leadership already grinds, or when management wants assurance the model holds. If you notice it’s more complex than expected, that’s a good moment for a talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From clarification to settled practice usually 3 to 6 months, plus targeted follow-up.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n Yes, if you can ask the role question neutrally and no one is already in conflict. Otherwise guidance saves time and friction.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n Step 3: the robust role and decision split. This decides whether the model holds.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n\n With trigger and goal \u2013 and an honest readiness check. The self-check<\/a> is a good first step.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Check the conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The 6-step roadmap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Why step 3 usually goes wrong<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Decision<\/th> Person A<\/th> Person B<\/th> Together<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Day-to-day in own area<\/td> alone<\/td> alone<\/td> \u2013<\/td><\/tr> Hiring in the team<\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> together<\/td><\/tr> Budget over a set limit<\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> together<\/td><\/tr> Strategy \/ fundamentals<\/td> \u2013<\/td> \u2013<\/td> together, else escalate<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Timeline and effort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When external help is needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Checklist to take away<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How long does introduction take?<\/summary>\n\n
Can we do it without external help?<\/summary>\n\n
What’s the most important step?<\/summary>\n\n
Where do we concretely start?<\/summary>\n\n