Are you taking on a role as a new manager? Do you know what to say in your first conversations with members of the team? Many new managers recognize the importance of early conversation with the people they will manage, but they don’t always know how to start those conversations. In this episode, I welcome back Bonni to review the seven questions to ask the people you’ll be managing.

Guest: Bonni Stachowiak

How did you come to work here?

Tell me what you do for the team?

What’s working on the team? What isn’t?

How does this job fit (or not) into your career objectives?

What keeps you busy outside of work? (And ask it exactly that way).

What advice do you have for me on how to best work with you?

If I ever have an issue with something you’re doing, what’s the best way to tell you?

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