Welcome back to Part 2 of our series on navigating the first 90 days of onboarding! In this episode, Jonathan Saar breaks down the common pitfalls of telling new hires to simply “shadow” an experienced team member. Expecting skills and procedures to be absorbed by osmosis often leads to confusion and inconsistent results. Learn how to transition from passive shadowing to structured, objective-based milestone training that sets both new employees and mentors up for long-term success.

Timestamps & Topics:

• 0:00 – Let’s Talk About Onboarding 
• 0:28 – The Risks of “Shadowing by Osmosis”
• 1:12 – Why Passive Shadowing Fails
• 2:29 – Transitioning to Milestone-Based Training
• 3:45 – Structuring Property Walkthroughs
• 4:10 – Supporting Team Members in Mentorship

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