Skill 7 – Start strong – lead from day one

A successful hire does not end when the contract is signed. The first weeks and months shape how quickly a new employee becomes productive, how connected they feel to the team, and whether they choose to stay.

In a startup, onboarding is often informal because everyone is busy and knowledge sits inside the founders’ heads. This workshop helps you create a structured but realistic start for your new employee – while developing the leadership habits needed to guide them from day one.

During the workshop, we will cover:

– What should happen before the employee’s first day

– How to create a clear and practical onboarding plan

– How to communicate the role, priorities, responsibilities, and decision-making authority