Pacing your output is the key to surviving and thriving during this window (Photo: iStock)
Many ambitious professionals fall into the “hero hire” trap by trying to prove themselves from day one, overhauling systems, working long hours and taking on more than they should.
While this may seem like dedication, setting an unsustainable pace early on can create expectations that are difficult to maintain, making a return to normal working hours appear like a decline in performance.
Pacing your output is the key to surviving and thriving during this window. Your first 30 days should be heavily skewed toward observation and active listening. Learn.
Before criticising a broken internal process or pushing for immediate innovation, take the time to understand why that workflow was built in the first place.
