We mostly stride through the day in large steps, looking straight, rarely to the side. We don't much stop to smell the flowers, or look - consciously - for inspiration. I found that inspiration easily comes when I create the setting for it. Sometimes the elements of my day converge to form a certain state - ...
Transition to a new job Phase 3 – getting up to speed
Did you read "The first 90 days"? It's the best book ever written about the transition process of a newly appointed person, whether it's a new leadership role, a new job, or a new team. The principle there is that you have 90 days to prove. They should have entitled it "The first 30 days". I've ...
Taking over a new role – part 2: Focusing
I wrote here about the transition experience to a new role, and how coaching questions can help you focus on the right areas. This post is about what comes next. The first week of a transition is an explosion. So much new information, new perspectives, and everything seems almost like a foreign language. What to maximize You get a ...
