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What should a new manager do on his first day?

Whether it is your first management job or a new management job, you have do's and dont's on your first working day.

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Question added by Ibrahim Hussein Mayaleh , Sales & Business Consultant and Trainer , Self-employed
Date Posted: 2014/08/18

Turn up for work.

Greet as many people as possible.

Ask what people like to be called - very important for quick familiarization with people names and makes people feel valued and listened to within minutes.

If a meeting has been arranged, use it as an opportunity for introductions, overview of plans for the future and to emphasize that you look forward to working with everyone.

Relax - try not to be too formal, in other words be approachable.

 

Deva Gnanam Jayaseelan
by Deva Gnanam Jayaseelan , Lead SSE , MS

I enjoyed my seat first, took a long breath after signing lot of joining documents and roam around the company with a cup of coffee. Then i will slowly understand info from job description and employee handbook to know what's expected, company policies, what's needed for daily operations - also will sync-up with peers and arrange a team meeting to give a intro about myself and seek their help to working forward.... :)

Oluwadamilare  Akinola
by Oluwadamilare Akinola , Hotel Manager , Quztan Suites Ibadan

acquaint himself with the onground policies of the company, the on ground staffs, and the routine been observed in the hotel.

then he can find where he would need to fine tune.

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