The first 120 days is the critical period which will define your transition into a team or position. This is why the period is called ‘the red zone’. It is imperative that onboarding efforts are concentrated in this period. A mistake or success made within this period could very much spell out how your peers will treat you the rest of your time in the job.
Define, integrate and amplify your core values.
Start by asking the following questions to create a set of information you will need to draw up your strategy.
Define
Beside those stated in my job description, what else can I be particularly valuable for?
Who are the key stakeholders and what do they expect me to accomplish?
What is the expected time frame for each accomplishment?
Integrate
How will my accomplishments be assessed?
How am I expected to behave in this new work culture?
Whose support is crucial and why?
Amplify
How do I tactfully and effectively communicate information and present accomplishments?
What quick and tangible goal can I lead the team to accomplish in order to create a sense of positive momentum?
Which additional skills or behavior can I develop that will help me transition to my next position?
It is highly recommended that these questions are answered before actual work starts. Putting some thought and doing research on this or even asking the interviewers some of these questions have helped many orient their actions properly in their new work environments.
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