You have a new job… You have 12 people reporting to you, two direct reports and the others reporting to them.
You absolutely need to have a meeting of “All Hands”, your direct and indirect reports, within the first few weeks on the job, notwithstanding who reports to who. It is a prime opportunity, to set the standards and expectations, win them over, and dislodge any concerns about “the new boss”. And, it is a prime opportunity to have an open exchange and discussion. Here are some suggested talking points:
- Roadblocks and barriers
- Schedule one on one’s
- Open door
- Have some fun, humor
- About setting objectives
- Expectations about performance
- Boss’s role and responsibilities
- Reports role and responsibilities
- Importance of communications
- Values and Ethics
- Career help and assistance
- Review the company’s behavioral competencies list (if one exist)
- One-on-one followup schedule
In a much earlier posting, “A Leader’s Leader”, a brief entry was made on traits important to work and performance …. https://successnexcess.com/2017/11/26/a-leaders-leader/ some applicable for noting in the ‘all hands” orientation, some for one-on-one followups. All are good for career coaching, improving performance, and mentoring.
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