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Giving the right amount of context helps teams move faster.
Too much context? Your recipient can’t tell what’s important and what they should do next. Too little context? Your recipient won’t have enough information to make an informed decision.
I find sometimes folks think they are being helpful when they just send something over. But without context or a suggested next step, it’s pretty much useless.
This begs the question: How do you give the right amount of context?
Read MoreMany companies don’t have a formal on-boarding process. It’s rare to get 3-4 weeks to just absorb and meet your cross-functional team members.
You might have time for that at a bigger company. But at a growing company or smaller organization, there’s no such luxury. If you wait to have information handed to you on a silver platter, it won’t happen.
The reason you were brought on in the first place is because the team is stretched for bandwidth with their existing responsibilities. They probably couldn’t wait any longer to bring someone on, which is why they hired you.
You’ll be expected to contribute starting your first week. So how do you set yourself up for success?
Read MoreCompeting to get high performers on your team can make or break your growth. To gain an edge, shift from a passive approach to actively marketing and selling why a role will help a high performer become even stronger.
Read MoreWhether you're a changemaker within an organization, or a startup CEO running your own company, your ability to do great work is directly tied to your team's performance.
You realized this when you transitioned from an individual contributor to a people manager. But it's likely a lesson you're constantly reminded of.
Almost every week, I hear a founder say, "I'm the bottleneck for everything. How do I get my team to be as smart as I am?”
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