Between peers, the leadership team, and direct reports, where should a new IT leader focus their relationship-building efforts in their first 100 days?

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Chief Information Officer in Government2 months ago

When I joined, the organization changed the structure so all IT employees reported directly to me. It was overwhelming, but it showed where my supervisors wanted me to focus. Building strong relationships with the team paid dividends and served as a launching point for building relationships with peers and leadership.

Director of Information Technology in Construction2 months ago

Focus on direct reports to understand capability gaps and address them. Communicate these gaps to the leadership team to align on priorities.

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no title2 months ago

Consider location as well. If the leadership team is in another country and your direct team is in a different geography, spend time with these teams. It's important to build relationships with those who don't have the opportunity to come into your office regularly.

VP of IT in Manufacturing2 months ago

My immediate priority was my team. I'm there to lead, support, and grow them. Getting to know each team member was crucial before branching out to other parts of the organization.

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