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What questions should you ask during your one-on-ones with your cross-functional teams during your first month at the company?

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  1. Tamar Hadar
    Tamar Hadar

    Senior Director of Product | Strategic Planning, Mentoring | Formerly The Knot Worldwide, Trello (Atlassian) • 4y

    Speaking to your cross-functional teams is the best way to gain a deeper understanding of your company’s goals, its processes and challenges. It’s also an excellent way to get to know your new coworkers! I like to start by telling the person a little bit about myself, the parts that don’t show up on my resume. Beyond forming a real connection with the person you’re speaking to, sharing something about yourself will lead to greater trust. In your conversations, make sure to include members of you ...Read More

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  2. Vasanth Arunachalam
    Vasanth Arunachalam

    Meta Director, Technical Program Management | Formerly Microsoft • 3y

    The listening tour is what I love most while taking on a new role. I’m a social person and I love meeting people. What better than getting to know the people you are going to work closely with? I typically have a ledger that I carry with me into these 1:1 conversations with my cross functional team members and take notes diligently. This also helps me to organize those into themes. Towards the end of my 30-60-90 day ramp up, I do a share out of my perspective on what works, what doesnt and where ...Read More

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