
143 – If I Had Known
Purpose/Objectives: New employees want and need to know everything
about a new job; however, it’s not possible for the
manager to fit all of that information into one orienta-
tion session. As a result, managers must choose what to
include based on the time available. This exercise
stimulates managers to discuss what is important to
include and what can be left out of the new employee
orientation meeting. The participants first read state-
ments made by new employees shortly after their
orientation took place—statements that indicate a
question or a problem. Then, in small groups, partici-
pants discuss whether or not ...