Preface: I am really bad when it comes to remembering names.
One thing I did when I started my current job, was drawing out a floorplan with the names of people at their desk position, their project (and role if known).
Sure it was far from complete on day 1 but it helps me learn and remember the names of everyone.
Open Outlook and explore the organogram. You can learn a great deal about your team, reporting line and department.
Outlook also has another handy feature: when you click on someone it shows people that that person frequently talks to. Consider figuring out who your team / manager talks to and what those peoples roles are.
Take note of a person's title / role and consider the roles of people reporting to someone and their role.
What I usually did, before starting own company, - is exploring LinkedIn/FB profiles of my future teammates:) Maybe it's weird, but I felt more confident and it was easier to integrate knowing the whole picture.
4 comments
[ 3.8 ms ] story [ 14.8 ms ] threadOne thing I did when I started my current job, was drawing out a floorplan with the names of people at their desk position, their project (and role if known). Sure it was far from complete on day 1 but it helps me learn and remember the names of everyone.
Outlook also has another handy feature: when you click on someone it shows people that that person frequently talks to. Consider figuring out who your team / manager talks to and what those peoples roles are.
Take note of a person's title / role and consider the roles of people reporting to someone and their role.