1. Careful Preparation (biz cards, email, keys etc)
Let your new employee know that you have planned for their arrival and are happy they have joined your company.

2. Awesome Orientation
Put together an informative, fun and engaging program that introduces ne employees to your corporate culture, policies, procedures and unwritten rules.

3. Consistent On-Boarding Process
Make sure all new hires get the benefit of a consistent program.

4. Define Expectations & Map out Goals
Within the first 2 weeks, be sure to sit down with your new manager and map out expectations and goals.  Make sure goals are specific, measurable and achievable.

5. Training & Development Plan
Be proactive. Target development areas and create a training plan at the beginning of new manager’s employment.  Don’t wait for issues to arise.

6. Peer & Team Integration
Create opportunities for new managers to interact with peers through teambuilding activities, meetings and social events. Consider a departmental rotation so new manager can gain global perspective.

7. Communicate Culture
Cultural assimilation and understanding can come through orientation, verbal discussion, observation and written documents. As a company it is helpful to share the organizations philosophy, mission and vision.

8. Provide Ongoing Communication
Meet with new manager on a regular basis.  Offer feedback and observations as well as listen to new manager’s perspective and ideas.

9. Mentoring Options
Consider assigning new manager a mentor or a buddy to assist them in their transition.

10. Acclimation/ On- Board Coaching
Consider hiring a coach to work with the new manager.  This can accelerate the ramp up period as well as provide the new manager additional support and direction.