The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days: A Review
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Summary
The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days is an excellent step-by-step manual that guides HR Leaders on how to optimize their first 100 days and beyond for individual and team-level success. The book is divided into 17 proven rules:
Rule #1: Cheat if you want to start strong & hit the ground running (by starting to plan prior to your hire date)
Rule #2: Develop your own HR Onboarding Plan
Rule #3: Know the business cold & how your HR role fits
Rule #4: Step up & take charge with confidence on day one
Rule #5: Get on top of key projects & don’t let go
Rule #6: Successfully manage your single most important working relationship
Rule #7: Turn your clients into raving fans
Rule #8: Clarify expectations up, down & all around
Rule #9: Cut your HR learning curve in half
Rule #10: Decipher the real culture of the organization
Rule #11: Cut the fat & muscle up your team
Rule #12: Leverage the “F” word frequently (i.e. seek out and provide regular feedback)
Rule #13: Ignite the fire within your team
Rule #14: Score smart early wins to make your mark
Rule #15: Track your accomplishments
Bonus Rule #16: Act quickly on warning signs that your new job may be in jeopardy
Bonus Rule #17: Stay current, capable, and charged up
The book is formatted so that readers can quickly flip through the text and then return to individual steps for more granular guidance.
My Thoughts
I am overall impressed with The New HR Leader’s First 100 Days. The advice is thorough, considerate of multiple eventualities, realistic, and I believe very effective.
I especially appreciate that the author was thoughtful regarding how readers will approach the book, both at first glance and then later to reference specific scenarios.
My Recommendation
I strongly recommend this book for any new people manager, regardless of level or department. 90% of the book's guidance is universal-to-all-managers, and even if you are a non-HR people manager, knowing HR strategy and associated metrics can be extremely helpful to understanding how, at an organizational level, you are likely to be evaluated as a professional and leader for your team.
