With
your new job comes a new boss. How much do you know about this boss and what
they care about?
If
you know very little, new supervisor and new manager training experts recommend that you dig into their history with the company…and fast. Until you know what
matters most to your boss, you risk taking a misstep and ruining your new relationship. At a minimum, find out:
1.
What
your boss has accomplished at the organization?
2.
What
decisions are they most proud of?
3.
Who
has helped them along the way?
4.
Who
have they promoted and on whom do they rely for support?
5.
How
is their success measured?
6.
Who
do they report to?
7.
What
are their career aspirations?
Rather
than simply announce your plans for change in your eagerness to impress, it is
better to test the waters first. Discuss what you are hoping to accomplish and
then tune into your boss’ reaction to your ideas. You certainly don’t want to
bite the hand that feeds you. It is your job to make your boss look good and
earn their trust and respect.
