Being New at Work: A Guide for Mastering the Art of a New Job

CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUR BOSS, TEAM, AND PEERS

The crazy thing about managers is that the majority of your job is working with people – and people can be unpredictable and

difficult to understand.

Whenever you first join a new team the most important thing you can do is listen and observe. Get to know the players and the

company culture.

In general I like to get on every email list, and attend every meeting that I can during my first few weeks. It is a great way to

immerse yourself in the way things are currently operating, which gives you the chance to make mental notes of inefficiencies

or potential areas for improvement. ...