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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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Vasanth Arunachalam
Vasanth Arunachalam
Meta Director, Technical Program Management • August 10
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 te......Read More
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Tamar Hadar
Tamar Hadar
The Knot Worldwide Senior Director of Product • February 2
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 u......Read More
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