Review time at week 4 of my new job
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Review time at week 4 of my new job
I have been at my current job for 3 weeks. Today is the first day of week 4. It's review time, and I've been asked to review myself already.
The questions are detailed, many I've not really had the chance to do or be. One of the issues I'm currently having is that I am involved with the implementation of a managed package with an extremely aggressive deadline, a project I was not told about until I started. Many of the people on my team are extremely busy, they often don't have time to get back to me for hours or days, and I need their input. It's not something I can do myself yet. But two of the points in the review are:
-Does not make excuses for errors or problems; acknowledges and corrects mistakes.
-Does not diffuse blame for not meeting expectations; faces up to problems with people quickly and directly.
Granted, we are not at the point of not meeting expectations, but I fear we will get there if I cannot get people to respond. I've gone ahead and made decisions just to keep us on track, but then there is this:
-Gathers data and others’ input when making decisions.
-Ensures joint ownership of goal setting, commitments, and accomplishments. Involves everyone on the team.
Granted, these points are interestingly challenging, but sometimes they seem to contradict one another or just aren't possible.
Anyway, what do others do? Have you ever had to review yourself when you just started a job like this? Thanks


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