New Employees

• Get clear on expectations early and seek feedback along the way
• Actively engage in your onboarding and early responsibilities
• Ask questions to build understanding of systems, processes, and expectations
• Connect what you are learning to your role and team priorities

In your new role, learning by doing is one of the most important ways to build capability and confidence.

• Trying to absorb too much at once. Focus on what’s most relevant now
• Hesitating to ask for clarity or support
• Overlooking opportunities to learn through everyday tasks

• Complete onboarding tasks and required training
• Learn systems and processes by doing
• Seek clarification and feedback regularly
• Observe how work gets done across your team

• What did I learn today that helped me better understand my role?
• What still feels unclear?
• What’s one thing I can apply tomorrow?

• Provide clear expectations and priorities
• Encourage questions and normalize learning
• Offer timely, practical feedback
• Celebrate progress

• Being clear on what you want to learn - Go into conversations with a purpose (e.g., how to approach a task, not just what to do).
• Asking thoughtful, specific questions - Focus on understanding how others think and decide, not just getting quick answers.
• Learning from a range of people - Seek input from peers, more experienced colleagues, and different teams to broaden perspective.
• Being open to feedback and different views - Be willing to hear things that challenge your current approach; that’s where growth happens.

• Testing and applying what you hear - Try ideas in your own work soon after; learning sticks if you use it.

   

• Limiting your network to only immediate colleagues
• Focusing only on tasks, not relationships
• Avoiding opportunities to participate or connect
• Not seeking feedback or input

• Attend welcome and orientation sessions
• Connect with colleagues and peers
• Learn from your leader and team members
• Participate in community and culture-building experiences

• Who have I connected with this week?
• What did I learn from someone else’s perspective?
• Where could I expand my network?

• Foster connection and inclusion within the team
• Encourage participation in learning and community opportunities
• Provide opportunities for collaboration and feedback

• Structured programs provide frameworks, shared understandings, and foundational skills
• Builds confidence and capability over time
• Meet and engage with others outside of your team

• Taking courses without linking them to your role
• Trying to do too much too quickly
• Relying only on formal learning 

• Enrol in courses and programs aligned to your goals
• Participate in cohort-based learning
• Build foundational professional or technical skills

• What key idea stood out to me?
• How can I apply this in my role?
• What do I want to learn next?

• Help prioritize relevant learning opportunities
• Support time for learning and development
• Encourage application of new skills

• Accessible anytime to support immediate needs
• Enables just-in-time, self-directed learning
• Supports ongoing growth alongside your work

• Search for quick answers and guidance
• Build skills through short, targeted learning and application
• Revisit tools as your needs evolve

• What resource helped me most this week?
• What do I need to learn next?
• Where can I find support when I need it?

• Promote use of available tools and resources
• Encourage ongoing, self-directed learning
• Share relevant resources with team members

LinkedIn Learning

• Log in to UCalgary’s LinkedIn Learning using single sign‑on. 
• Optionally connect your LinkedIn profile to receive personalized recommendations and display completed courses by selecting Me > Settings > Connect LinkedIn (LinkedIn login required). 
• Set your learning preferences by choosing topics like business, creative or technology skills. 
• Once set up, explore recommended courses, search by topic, and start learning anytime, anywhere.
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