RE: Onwards and Upwards3 Sep 2021 17:59
If I am contracted to perform my Systems Engineering role I am most definitely expected to 'hit the floor running' and it is a vast subject, believe me, those who do not know this.
I do not expect the new CEO to find his own time to get a grip of things - having got to interview he should have done his research and the BoD should have quizzed him about his strategy, goals and objectives for the company bearing in mind that he has high level working knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and that he was selected on the answers that he gave. Also - if you had ever been in the military - you would have had much experience of getting on with the job at 'boots on ground'/'troops in theatre' - look at the lads and lasses that rescued those in Afghanistan recently - they certainly did not hang around 'getting a feel for things' and they are paid so much less than the new CEO. So, I expect a forward looking plan for the company - inside a week from 'bum in boardroom'. The chocolate chip croisants and the coffee machine should be on order and be operational for the minute he arrives !!
(Wonder if he needs a PA ??!!)