Some organizations spend days and weeks bringing new people on board, other companies leave you to fend for yourself. Whether you are starting a new role, or you are a supervisor bringing new people on, you need to have some process for onboarding new people.
The Centre for Creative Leadership conducted a study that concluded that 40% of new leaders fail within their first 18 months on the job. Don’t let yourself, or those you bring into the organization become one of these statistics.
This week we talk about how to survive and thrive your first 90 days in a new role.
Monday’s Tip: Don’t wait for HR. Unless you work for one of those few great organizations that do a good job of onboarding, it’s up to you. This is true whether you are starting new yourself, or if you are a boss bringing someone new on board.
Tuesday’s Tip: Do Your Research. You need to gather as much intelligence about the organization and the people you will be working with as you can. You need to start this process in advance of your first day.
Wednesday’s Tip: Listen To People. Once you’ve started, you need to request meetings with all of your key stakeholders to understand what their expectations are of you, and to make your first impression towards managing those expectations.
Thursday’s Tip: Win People Over. It is important that you work to win over your most important stakeholders. Look for a way to make a positive first impression as early as possible on a new job or assignment.
Friday’s Tip: Build a Plan. There are many things to keep track of when starting a new position. Take some time to craft a plan as to the things you want to accomplish in the first three months on the job. The plan can change as you learn more, but you still should start out with a plan.