How To Build A Strong Relationship With A New Boss

Getting a new boss can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Building a strong relationship with the new boss is a positive way to develop a happy work environment. Start off on the right foot by finding common ground and empathizing with the way they see things. Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions and find out what communication method works best for them.

Key Takeaways:

  • It’s important to start off on the right foot with your new boss. “Recognize that people do draw some impressions about you pretty quickly,” says Karen Dillon, coauthor of Competing Against Luck and the HBR Guide to Office Politics.
  • “Keep asking yourself, ‘How can I help them get up to speed faster?’” Here’s how to build a strong rapport from the first day.
  • Before your new boss arrives, try to find out a little bit about who they are, what their interests are, and what their track record has been, says Watkins.

“It’s important to start off on the right foot with your new boss. “Recognize that people do draw some impressions about you pretty quickly,” says Karen Dillon, coauthor of Competing Against Luck and the HBR Guide to Office Politics.”

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