We would all like to think, wouldn’t we, that the company we have just joined will put us through a structured induction programme so that we are onboarded in a fast, organised manner ?
Alas, all too often, the reality is something else entirely. Be that as it may, there is no reason to wait beyond the first 7 days, for such a process to be initiated. Simply make your own induction programme. Make room for casual introductions with as many relevant people as possible (ideally all major department heads), and then request them to give you a few minutes for you to drop in and have a chat. You won’t get a positive response from everyone, but it’s still better than nothing; and you may be surprised at how much grist for your beginner’s mill you are actually able to accumulate. Make sure to keep a finger on the cultural pulse of the organisation as you progress through this path, so that you are able to stay on the border between curiosity and intrusiveness without breaking any unwritten rules, treading on any toes and squandering what your boss may consider as quality work time. Remember, then : induct yourself; if you don't, it means that you don't know where you are; which in turns means that you’re already lost. Which makes for a really bad beginning.
Alas, all too often, the reality is something else entirely. Be that as it may, there is no reason to wait beyond the first 7 days, for such a process to be initiated. Simply make your own induction programme. Make room for casual introductions with as many relevant people as possible (ideally all major department heads), and then request them to give you a few minutes for you to drop in and have a chat. You won’t get a positive response from everyone, but it’s still better than nothing; and you may be surprised at how much grist for your beginner’s mill you are actually able to accumulate. Make sure to keep a finger on the cultural pulse of the organisation as you progress through this path, so that you are able to stay on the border between curiosity and intrusiveness without breaking any unwritten rules, treading on any toes and squandering what your boss may consider as quality work time. Remember, then : induct yourself; if you don't, it means that you don't know where you are; which in turns means that you’re already lost. Which makes for a really bad beginning.
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