Onboarding might be defined as, “A process of experimentation necessary to learn the unspoken rules, expectations, and norms in a new environment.”

Never heard that before? I’m not surprised, as I just made it up. But, let me explain it.

 

 

 

I realize this might not be conventional wisdom about onboarding, but then again, maybe this helps you see onboarding in a new light.

Remember, being “onboarded” takes longer than you think, is more stressful than you remember, and takes tremendous effort.

While you can make it suck less, I doubt you can ever make the process enjoyable. You’ll go a long way simply by not pretending that it is.

 

Stay curious,

Marcus

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