So You're New Again How to Succeed When You Change Jobs

by Holton, Elwood F.; Naquin, Sharon S.

• ISBN13: 9781583761694
• ISBN10: 1583761691
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-02-12
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Summary

New hires almost always are competent to perform the tasks they were hired to do. But success on the job is due to much more than that. It comes from understanding how the organisation really works, the unique aspects of how things get done in that particular organisation. And it comes from learning how to "fit in" knowing how to get accepted, get respected and earn credibility. Built around Ed Holton's dynamic 12-step process extensively field-tested and firmly grounded in research. So You're New Again gives seasoned professionals starting new jobs essential insights and tools for mastering a variety of transition challenges, from learning how to manage the impressions they make on others to acquiring the knowledge, skills, and abilities they need to quickly succeed on the job.

Author Biography

Elwood F. Holton III is Professor of Human Resource Development and Executive Director of the Center for Leadership Development at Louisiana State University. The author of sixteen books, including The Ultimate New Employee Survival Guide he is an international expert on learning transfer and human resource development. Holton has two daughters and lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
So You're New Again	1	(10)
What's Really Important in the First Year	11	(8)
Adopt the Right Attitudes	19	(4)
Adjust Your Expectations	23	(4)
Master Breaking-in Skills	27	(4)
Manage the Impressions You Make	31	(4)
Build Effective Relationships	35	(4)
Build a Strong Working Relationship with Your Manager/Supervisor	39	(4)
Understand Your Organization's Culture	43	(6)
Adapt to the Organizational System	49	(4)
Understand Your New-Hire Role	53	(4)
Develop Work Smarts	57	(2)
Master the Tasks of Your Job	59	(2)
Acquire the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities You Need	61	(2)
Taking Responsibility for Your Success	63	(6)
Conclusion Making a Successful Transition	69	(2)
Index	71	(4)
Related Books	75	(2)
About the Authors	77