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. ...