Somehow they fail to grasp what the boss wants from them. Entry-level people have supervisors and HR people. HR can help executives increase their chances of success by making sure they clearly understand the role they're expected to play, says Ms. Aherne. Encourage them to confirm with their bosses what is expected of them in the first year. Make sure they understand how their performance will be measured and ascertain their boss's preferred method for getting progress reports and feedback.
Clarity is critical.
Everything should be set out clearly and unambiguously. At the Learning Company, Mr. Shupert makes certain the message is hammered home by three influential stakeholders. They are briefed by their boss, the CEO and by me from an HR perspective. Paint the Big Picture A briefing by HR can be an essential part of helping incoming executives check the organization's pulse. But it should cover more than HR issues.