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"You Decide" List for New Hires

On day one, hand the new hire a list of 15 decisions they make alone without consulting you.

40 min Intermediate

Goal

Accelerate autonomy from day one instead of weeks of "may I?".

Steps

  1. 1
    Before arrival, write 15 routine decisions in their role.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
New hire starts with exceptional confidence and 30% above-expected output.

Evidence base

School: Onboarding Research

Founders: Talya Bauer (2010)

Bauer (SHRM) — onboarding research links early autonomy to long-term performance.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does ""You Decide" List for New Hires" take?
This exercise takes about 40 minutes, practiced with another person in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of ""You Decide" List for New Hires"?
New hire starts with exceptional confidence and 30% above-expected output. In the short term: Onboarding to autonomy in 30 days vs typical 90.
Is ""You Decide" List for New Hires" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Onboarding Research (Talya Bauer (2010)). Bauer (SHRM) — onboarding research links early autonomy to long-term performance.
Is ""You Decide" List for New Hires" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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