Five steps for integrating into a new workplace. By Dee Ann Hirsch YOUNG PROFESSIONALS:
WORKPLACE INTEGRATION
a new a team? How do you become a valued member of an estab- lished, talented group? - gration into a new team, but in the end, it is all about your ability to it is something that should never really stop. Moreover, in the venue management industry adaptation is a daily reality. acronym. Attitude -
the requisite skills. Once you start that new position, it is your attitude that will lay the foundation for your humility. While you want to let your - ant to realize that every day there is an opportunity to learn something new.
Before you rush in to make a suggestion or change in processes,
be sure to observe what is already in place and understand why it is if it is rushed and unwelcome it may never come to fruition. Even worse, you risk being seen as arrogant and shunned by your new team. By approaching each day as a learning opportunity, you start from a humbler beginning. Dependability
a dependable co-worker is one of the best ways to become a trusted team member. Being dependable extends well beyond the basics of ar- riving on time and completing tasks on or before the due dates. Being when you have plans. Being dependable means being knowledgeable about your company, clients and industry. Being dependable means doing what you say you will do. Being dependable means being there when someone else wouldn’t be. In short, take every opportunity to contribute to the success of one of your co-workers. Master it and make it your own. When you do, it is hard for others to overlook your outstanding performance. Certain track athletes will train for their race with a buzzer. When the buzzer sounds, they know when they are supposed to be at a certain point on the track. By the time race day comes around, the cadence and rhythm of the race are so ingrained in the athlete, they know exactly how to perform in any given scenario. They master their race, and they make it their own. Awareness
important to realize that every day there is an opportunity to learn something new.”
responsibilities contribute to the team’s success. It also means you are When I started working for my current employer, one of the best pieces of advice I received was to learn as much as possible about the inner workings of my company as quickly as possible. I really didn’t I had no previous work experience in the governmental sector. There was no quick and easy way to understand the myriad of acronyms, processes, and political nuances that directly impacted my position; however, I noticed that my manager and our GM frequently went to lunch together. It took a couple of days, but in a short time the lunch duo occasionally became a trio, and I quickly began to get the lay of the land. The key to awareness is person- al interaction. To keep up with all that happens in a busy work place, we are often encouraged to use our electronic tools. But, all of our elec-
tronic devices often distract us from those regular personal interactions that help deepen our relationships with colleagues. Building time into your schedule to create or take advantage of face-to-face bonding op- position. Proactivity
proactive is anticipating the needs of your clients, co-workers, boss and patrons. When that advance preparation occurs, you become a solutions-oriented asset and are much more likely to be seen as a value to your team. Proactivity is a hallmark of forward thinking individuals, and it is the natural outgrowth of awareness. Team-Orientation
and not yourself. A Team-Orientation means seeking the success of - tion, your team will not thrive. Ultimately, smoothly integrating into a new team takes time and
can establish yourself as a valued team member. And these same sim- ple strategies will help you elevate your performance in preparation for FM
Dee Ann Hirsch is Senior Park Manager at City of Dallas, Fair Park and Com- munity Services.
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