Be Interested: Thriving in Your New Role

Starting a new job and transitioning into a new role can be both exciting and challenging. We will explore strategies that can help you build momentum in your new role. We will discuss the importance of giving yourself time to learn, being positive and taking initiative, building relationships, and specific strategies for managers who are leaders.

1. Being New
   • Give yourself time to learn: Acknowledge that there is always something new to discover in any role or industry.
   • Approach your new job with curiosity: Embrace your previous experience but be open to learning something new.
   • Emphasize the importance of continuous learning: There is always something to learn as methods and technologies continue to emerge. Stay curious and adaptable.
2. Being Positive and Taking Initiative
   • Show excitement for your new role: Demonstrate enthusiasm as it will generate a positive impression among your colleagues.
   • Look for opportunities to help others: As you become more comfortable in your role, offer assistance while seeking new perspectives from experienced colleagues.
   • Seek small wins: By helping others and generating positive outcomes, you can build trust and establish strong relationships.
3. Building Relationships and Creating Positive Sentiment
   • Be interested, not just interesting: Spend more time actively listening to others.
   • Seek feedback and understand others' perspectives: Take the time to understand the challenges your colleagues may face and offer assistance where possible.
   • Facilitate connections within your network: If you can't directly help someone, introduce them to others in your network who could provide support or guidance.
4. Strategies for Managers who are also Leaders
   • Understand the situation: Listen to your employees, customers, and stakeholders to assess the current state of the organization and team dynamics.
   • Develop a learning plan: Identify the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your new role and seek critical insight from key stakeholders.
   • Focus on early wins: Aim to make a direct impact within the first 90 days to build credibility and momentum.
   • Assess your team: Identify strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots to provide clear direction and establish a shared vision.
   • Build strong relationships with stakeholders: Align goals and ensure mutual understanding to deliver results collaboratively where the how something is delivered is as important as what is delivered

Starting a new job and transitioning into a new role can be challenging, but with the right strategies, you can build positive relationships and make a successful transition. By giving yourself time to learn, being positive and taking initiative, building relationships, and employing specific strategies for managers, you can navigate your new role with confidence and foster a productive and fulfilling work environment. Remember to stay curious, listen actively, and prioritize collaboration to achieve long-term success.