Submitted by Bruce H
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Hi,

I learned last week that a co-worker and I are being moved to a new internal organization within my company. We will also be changing office locations. I know the Director and Executive that I will be reporting to but not my immediate manager. The immediate manager will have my co-worker and I as directs.

I have been an individual contributor in this company (IT division of a large bank) for 2.5 years. Within the IT division (which was +8000 staff), I'm moving from Sub-Division A to Sub-Division B.

What questions can I ask and what documents can I prepare to start things off well with the new boss? My previous managers have not been into 1/1s in any kind of regular way so I want to take the effort to start things off right

Questions:

1) Are you a reader or a listener?

2) What are your goals in this department? What can I do to advance those goals?

3) How can I contribute to Sub-Division B's goals?

Documents:

1) Summary of current work and projects. I have something along these lines drafted right now but I could use some coaching in how to present and draft this document.

2) Summary of my goals: these have been stuck in limbo to some degree pending the hire of the new boss. My day to day work is changing - major pieces of my work are staying in Sub-Division A. Should I state what I'm currently doing and explain the kinds of work that I'm interested in getting involved in? (I'm wary of simply stating that I have time on my hands - when I did in 2012, I got handed some low value, low interest work. I'm looking to be more strategic this time.)

Background: In my 2.5 years here, this will be the 3rd boss appointed to cover my function. I've no idea if that much change is usual but there it is.

Submitted by Allan Hoffman on Tuesday January 22nd, 2013 9:29 am

One thing I have done when I've introduced myself to a new manager is to provide them with my updated resume (based on the MT outline, of course).  This way it gives them that snapshot of your career and background, especially if your background is diverse.

Submitted by Doug Ringer on Wednesday January 23rd, 2013 3:23 pm

Along the same lines as Fred, I will get my third boss in 3 years.  It was announced 2 weeks ago but he will not assume the role until late March (2 months from now).  My current boss is getting promoted and returning to a sales role.
How soon should I approach "new boss" with the work I've been doing, and as AJ suggested, my current resume?
Thanks,
Doug