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"You Decide" List for New Hires

“"You Decide" List for New Hires” is a short 40-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Administrative domain. On day one, hand the new hire a list of 15 decisions they make alone without consulting you. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

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

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.

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 platform.

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