Initial Assessment

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After my initial assessment of my department, I would start by writing down the issue that I have seen in the department. Then I would make my assessment of every employee in that department, write down their performance, attitude and years with the company. After gathering my information, I will start making my expectations for every employee. I will look at each one's job descriptions so that I know exactly what they are suppose to be doing and compare that to what they are actually doing. Then I will lay out my expectations for the department and I will also make a list of things that I feel would make the productivity of the department increase. Once I have finished my initial assessment phase I will go into my plan of action phase. I will …show more content…

I will start with the senior employees most likely my mid level managers. I will ask them "why the department is under performing under their supervision?" Also, ask them for their input on how the department can turn around. Talk to them about my expectations and do they seem realistic for this department. I will also ask them for their expectations of me. Then I will talk to them about the employees they manage and go over the things that seen with them. What I am looking for is if they are seeing the same issues that I saw during my initial assessment. If they allow negative aspects of work then as a department we will be unsuccessful because they are the middle managers and control the floor. Next I will bring in the rest of the employees to go over my assessment. I will start by asking " what is their purpose in the department and what do they bring to the department?" I would like to know what they expect from their supervisors and myself. Go over the expectations that I have for the department and whether they seem realistic or not. Me and the employees will talk about my assessment of them while at

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