Tips for Engineering Teams Onboarding New Hires
While new engineering hires are focusing on onboarding into a new codebase in their first few months, existing team members should keep the following in mind:
Assume positive intent
New members offer an opportunity to grow and make positive changes.
Listen well
Welcome new ideas and put aside the “not invented here” mindset.
Be patient
Take time to explain current practices while acknowledging pain points and areas for improvement.
Remember
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