
138 – I’ll Never Forget It
Purpose/Objectives: The first few days in the life of a new employee can be
a very critical period for both the employee and the
supervisor. This exercise is designed to identify the
feelings and concerns of new employees and the impor-
tance of proper orientation techniques and procedures.
Participants are divided into small groups and are asked
to reflect on and share their personal experiences of
being the “new kid on the block”—whether it was in
their own organization, a neighborhood, a club, or some
other organization. From these differing experiences,
each group is asked to compile a list of proper and