A big challenge in the world of work is therampant turnoverof leadership positions.

Bosses are quitting and getting hired at a swift pace.

This also means employees are more frequently adjusting to and training in new managers.

The faster a new hire gets up to speed and starts adding value, the better for everyone.

Even so, you might be thinking, I have too much to do already.

Im not going to help my new boss with learning the job.

Or Why would I help the guy who beat me out of the management job I wanted?

Thats understandable; but its also short-sighted.

One of the most important relationships at work is the one with your boss.

The more resourceful and helpful you are, the better off in the long run youll be.

This isnt about sucking up; this is about being a productive member of a team.

If they are unsure too, focus on people, content, and culture.

Here are some tips.

They have influence and may not be managers themselves.

They also might be critical of management so having a relationship with them is important to getting things done.

Instead, focus on the basics that will lay the foundation for understanding the documentation they will review.

Such as:

Acronyms: Every organization has their own lingo of acronyms that are thrown about.

Not knowing the acronyms can set anyone back.

Make a list and give it to your new boss.

They will be grateful.

The boss will get up to speed faster becausepictures often stick with us longer than wordsdo.

Budget cycles: Knowing when budgets are forecasted, submitted, and approved is best known earlier than later.

New managers can miss implementing important work just because they missed the budget cycle.

Knowing this up front is helpful.

Share drives and folders: Most organizations have dumped paper manuals and gone electronic.

They use tools like OneDrive or SharePoint as repositories for documentation.

Show the new boss where everything is saved and how its organized.

Then, they can study up on their own.

Describe the culture

This one can be tricky to explain because culture often goes unwritten.

Its made up of a collection of norms, behaviors, and attitudes that people just pick up.

Does every meeting require an agenda or only meetings with certain people?

What meetings are mandatory?

Is video always on for Zoom calls?

Do people eat during meetings or is that a no-no?

Protocols: These are generally accepted ways of getting approvals, assigning work, and communicating.

Are there forms to fill out or are requests made via email?

Enjoyment: What level of fun is had at the organization?

Do people laugh and joke or is the culture serious and straight-forward?

Who can you joke with and who doesnt appreciate humor at work?

Do people have lunch together or meet up after hours or does everyone do their job and go home?

There is much to learn when joining a new organization.