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Wasting Experienced Project Newcomers: A Dr. Phil Episode (Part 3 of 3)
Joe Wynne is a versatile Project Manager experienced in delivering medium-scope projects in large organizations that improve workforce performance and business processes. He has a proven track record of delivering effective, technology-savvy solutions in a variety of industries and a unique combination of strengths in both process management and workforce management.
In the last installment, you ended your stressful appearance on the Dr. Phil show after you were ambushed by two of your team leads on his "Confront Your Manager" show. If only you had a transition strategy for professionally-experienced project newcomers, this would not have happened!
The strategy you are looking for has two facets:
Continuously being a good listener, on the lookout for signals from the newcomers that they need coaching
Asking specific questions designed to reveal gaps, early in the project (or stage, phase),
In the last installment, we had started to look at the questions you should ask newcomers.
Your Pre-Defined Questions (continued)
Integration Into the Team
Ask questions to see if the experienced worker is being integrated into team interactions and activities as expected (and needed), such as:
Ask questions to see if the experienced worker is being integrated into team interactions and activities as expected (and needed), such as:
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What do you think of the members of our team?
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Who has helped you the most?
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Who has been least helpful?
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What is the most difficult thing for you to get done with the team?
Integration Into the Environment/Climate
Ask questions to see if the worker, who has been hired from another company, is able to function effectively in the environment/climate of your organization and project, such as:
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How is the work environment here different from your previous experience…
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