What to do in the first day in a new managerial position:
- understand the function of this position and its relation with other functions
- get to know the subordinates and the managers
- Understand the cutlure
- Show enthusiasm and interest
- show respect for previous achievements of this function
- get organized
- find the sources of information
- start identifying the main challenges
dohashawki said
nicely said…short and to the point. Often new managers focus on showing their own personality and that they do not care what happened before. They alos focus on making lots of changes just to prove that “I am the new boss here!”
I think that if you spend enough time understanding the current situation, what has been achieved and current challenges and getting to know – as you said- the people and the culture, you will achieve much more in less time.