YOUR FIRST 100
What does it take to make your best start in a new role?
Let's face it, onboarding is rarely enough.
You want to make a great impression, but you're in an environment that is full of unknowns, you haven't yet learned "how things are done around here", and you have yet to build relationship equity.
My wish is that these tools, articles and guides help you navigate these tricky early days and make your best start.
FREE TOOLS.
Get ready for Day 1 in your new role.
Pre-start Checklist
Your First 100
Get ready with this preparing to start checklist, complete with sample Day 1 agendas.
100 Day Plan
Your First 100
Use this free template to map out your learning, performance and leadership goals.
Pre-mortem
Your First 100
Uncover your blindspots. Identify what could go wrong before it actually does.
Your Team
Your First 100
Discover the 7 practices of high-performing teams that boost performance.
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BEST START RESOURCE
STARTING A NEW ROLE?
No one starts a new role expecting to leave within a year.
Far too many do. It doesn't have to be this way.
I've designed Your First 100 Kick-Start Guide to help you make your best start.
"The guide is packed with wisdom and a concrete plan to go in with your eyes wide open... Roll up your sleeves, take control and invest in your own success. Your effort will pay off for years to come."
RECOMMENDED READING.
Transition Traps. [IMD]
Transitions are pivotal, in part, because everyone is expecting change. But they also are periods of great vulnerability for new leaders who lack established working relationships and detailed knowledge of their roles. Those who fail to build momentum during their transition face an uphill battle.
When You Start a New Job, Pay Attention to These 5 Aspects of Company Culture. [HBR]
All too often, employees struggle to understand the cultural norms of their new organizations, leading to a variety of workplace conflicts. To set yourself up for success, the authors suggest paying close attention to five key dimensions of your new company’s culture.
