As a leader entering a role at a new company, did you know you have the power to influence your onboarding experience?
While HR leads much of the onboarding process, when you take initiative to ask the right questions, get to know the right people, and set the right goals, you can create your own success.
But where do you start?
Entering a new role can be overwhelming, but you can use the following three tips to take control and onboard yourself effectively.
Three Tips To Follow During Your Onboarding
1. Do Your Research
Before you start your new job, it’s essential to research the company. Take time to read their website, mission statement, and press releases, which will give you an understanding of their values and goals.
Doing this homework will help you understand how the company does things so you know what to expect when you start. Having this familiarity with the company will help you with a smooth transition.
2. Meet with Key Players
Meeting with key players such as stakeholders or members of other departments can provide valuable insight into the company’s culture and processes. These conversations will help you build relationships that may be useful when issues arise or if collaboration between departments is needed.
Take advantage of any opportunities presented during your onboarding process to meet with team members and others within the organization—it’s one of the best ways to get up to speed quickly!
3. Set Goals and Objectives
Setting goals and objectives is essential for your success in your new role. Talk to your team about their expectations, set specific timeframes, and understand what needs to be accomplished by when.
Once established, those objectives become part of you and your team’s daily routine, making progress toward them with consistency. Achieving these objectives on time will give you a sense of accomplishment when reaching milestones.
Taking the initiative to onboard yourself in a new role helps set up expectations for yourself and allows for better communication between your team, other executives, and other parts of the company.
By researching beforehand, meeting key players within the organization, and setting goals and objectives, you can ensure you are fully prepared for your new position ahead of time, ultimately leading you toward success.
What steps are you going to take to spearhead your onboarding process?
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