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| My new position hasn't been filled for months. What if it's too much to handle? | ||
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A Remember to S.T.U.D.Y. Follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position: S = Survey your surroundings T = Take the time required to understand your new job and department’s strategy, structure, processes, roles and responsibilities, projects, and progress. U = Understand who you’re working with; review personnel files, speak with each individual. D = Do NOT make hasty decisions. Take the time needed to understand people, processes, and results first. Y = Yes. Remember you can do what you set your mind to by prioritizing and setting attainable goals. After your initial assessment of your workplace and workload, try these helpers: 1. Create a 90-day game plan and break it down by month, detailing initiatives, projects, and tasks. 2. Include a list of the key contacts you should meet and work with during your first 90 days. 3. Meet with your manager to review your plans for starting, learning, and working in your new role. 4. Ask (and listen to) your manager about what s/he feels are the most pressing priorities and why. 5. Proactively schedule a follow-up appointment in one or two weeks to share your initial learnings. 6. Meet regularly with your manager to inform him/her of your progress with executing your plan. |
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