If you are going to make changes, you had better understand where the agency has been so you can capitalize on those strengths in order to begin putting your program in place. Y ou've just been hired as an agency director. You have a vision, the board has a vision and the current staff has a vision. Once you are there, you might even think about your mentors.
Realities start to take shape after several weeks and months.
Some may be in conflict with what you need or want to accomplish during your tenure while others will be right on target. You want to be part of the group. You want the staff to like you, but there is a job that must be done. Your immediate task is to learn and understand the corporate culture. If you are going to make changes, you had better understand where the agency has been so you can capitalize on those strengths in order to begin putting your program in place.