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Assess yourself and the situation quickly and honestly
- admit your weak spots and make plans to correct or cover them
- frankly assess the situation you are in so your plans can reflect reality
- critically examine your team, individually and collectively
Make learning a top priority
- create a learning agenda for yourself and work it
- spend time walking around, talking to people, and asking questions
- become a student of the company/division/team history
Get your agenda right
- develop your vision and goals based on what you have learned
- focus on what actually is important, both now and longer-term
Build partnerships
- involve key peers and other stakeholders in your thinking and planning - and be certain to learn theirs
- ask yourself how your agenda could help others as well as yourself, and act on it
- let subordinates know your agenda [and ask for their reactions and input]
Align with your new boss
- early on, specifically discuss expectations and how success will be measured
- discuss your agenda and priorities, and ask the boss for input
- agree on available resources the boss will offer to support your agenda
- learn the boss's preferred style and methods of communication
Make a positive impact early on
- move decisively for quick wins and improvements - when practical and wise
- begin to set the stage for your longer-term agenda
- manage your image and attend to feedback
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