Ondrej Holzman When she headed the Burberry fashion house, she shared from time to time Angela Ahrendts his thoughts on LinkedIn, and he clearly doesn't intend to stop even after joining Apple. Ahrendtsová writes about the transition from a fashion house to a technological giant, about moving to another culture...
The fifty-four-year-old senior vice president of online business and retail does not write anything revolutionary in the post entitled "Starting over", she just tries to describe her feelings and experiences and gives others some advice that they could follow in similar situations.
Much more interesting is the fact that Ahrendts didn't let herself go arrival in Cupertino absorbed by the very secretive and closed mood there and still wants to remain the open and publicly accessible person she was in the role of head of Burberry. We can't say much about her influence on Apple yet, as Ahrendts has only been running the company's stores for a short time, but we can be almost certain that she will want to leave her mark on Apple Stores.
You can read the full post from LinkedIn below:
As you may have heard, I started a new job last month. Perhaps at some point in your career, you too have made a major decision to start over. If so, you know best how exciting, challenging and sometimes confusing the first 30, 60, 90 days can be. I've been thinking about this a lot lately.
I am by no means an expert in these transitions, but I have always tried to behave in the same way when managing, closing or starting a new business. I thought I'd share some professional and personal experiences that help me adjust to a new sector, culture and country. (Only Silicon Valley can be seen as a separate country!)
First, “Stay out of the way.” You were hired because you bring certain knowledge to the team and the company. Try to resist more pressure by not trying to master everything from day one. It's normal to feel insecure about things you don't know. By focusing on your core tasks, you will be able to contribute much faster and you will be able to enjoy your first days in peace.
My father always said, “Ask questions, don't make assumptions.” Questions spark conversation, stimulate thinking, break down barriers, create positive energy, and show your willingness to understand and learn. The questions show humility, appreciation and respect for the past and allow a closer look at society and individuals. And don't be afraid to ask personal questions or share some personal information. By conversing about weekend activities, family and friends, you will get more information about your co-workers, you will get to know their hobbies. At the same time, building relationships is the first step in creating trust, which quickly leads to rapport.
Also, trust your instincts and emotions. Let them guide you in every situation, they won't let you down. Your objectivity will never be as clear and your instincts will never be as sharp as they were during the first 30-90 days. Enjoy this time and don't try to think too much about everything. Real human dialogue and interaction, where you can perceive and be perceived, will be invaluable as your instincts gradually shape your vision. In honor of the great American poet Maya Angelou, remember, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel.” This is perhaps even more important than the first few days at a new job.
So remember that first impressions are truly eternal and if you want to dig into something, dig into how others perceive you and your leadership. Are you getting them on your side quickly? This alone can determine the speed of your assimilation and the success of society.
