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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There's not enough to be said for establishing trust.  It's the difference between having your people stand behind you to support you or standing back there with knives.  Trust starts with communication and communication starts with listening.  Do the one-on-ones and find out what each staffer thinks they bring to the table and what they feel is most challenging for them.  Once you know what's most important to them, you'll know what you need to do to sell your vision and get them to see what their part in it will be--because it's worth nothing if they don't buy into it.  [/quote]

This - when I came in as Director the first thing I did was have one on ones with my staff.  And, set them for one hour - but don't schedule anything after (in case you need to go long, don't cut them off).

Listen, without offering any solutions.  This is your chance to let them speak their minds about any and all issues they want to tell you about the place without you coming up with soutions.  Perhaps lay out some of your big picture management strategy (how you work, how you manage).

I agree 6 months is way to long, 2-3 months max to make changes.  You'll be able to see who the "go to" people are from the first couple days.

Good luck![/quote]

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