When you’ve entered a new executive role, how have you made an impact quickly?

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Director of Operationsa year ago

Listen. Listen. Listen.  Usually, people will be cautiously optimistic about you joining the company as an executive.  Your challenge will be to show them you understand the business and how you will provide value.  

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CEO in Services (non-Government)a year ago

The biggest impact you can make initially is to spend time in the business understanding its operations and what drives revenue. Solving your key stakeholder challenges is the first step in building trust.

IT Manager in Construction2 years ago

Seamless integration. Maybe I am talking the role of someone else, it is correct to respect the predecessor.

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