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How to Create an Onboarding Strategy

Build a comprehensive onboarding program that accelerates new hire productivity and retention in geospatial and location technology companies.

Onboarding Best Practices

Structured Learning Path

Create a clear, sequential learning path with milestones and checkpoints to ensure comprehensive knowledge transfer.

Mentor Assignment

Assign experienced team members as mentors to provide guidance, answer questions, and share best practices.

Regular Feedback Loops

Implement weekly check-ins and feedback sessions to address challenges and adjust the onboarding process.

Clear Success Metrics

Define specific, measurable success criteria for each onboarding phase to track progress and effectiveness.

4-Phase Onboarding Framework

01

Pre-Onboarding Preparation

Set up new hires for success before day one

Create a comprehensive pre-boarding experience that engages new employees and prepares them for their role.

Key Activities

  • Welcome package and company culture introduction
  • Technical setup and access provisioning
  • Role-specific reading materials and resources
  • Team introduction and stakeholder mapping
  • First week agenda and expectations

Timeline

1-2 weeks before start

Deliverables

  • Welcome package
  • Access credentials
  • Reading materials
  • Team directory
02

Week 1: Foundation Building

Establish core knowledge and relationships

Focus on building foundational knowledge about the company, product, and team while establishing key relationships.

Key Activities

  • Company history, mission, and values deep dive
  • Product training and technical overview
  • Team structure and key stakeholder introductions
  • Process documentation and workflow training
  • Tools and systems orientation

Timeline

Week 1

Deliverables

  • Company knowledge assessment
  • Product certification
  • Team relationships
  • Tool proficiency
03

Week 2-3: Role-Specific Training

Develop job-specific skills and knowledge

Provide intensive training on role-specific responsibilities, processes, and best practices.

Key Activities

  • Sales methodology and process training
  • Customer persona and ICP deep dive
  • CRM and sales tools mastery
  • Script development and role-playing
  • Shadowing experienced team members

Timeline

Week 2-3

Deliverables

  • Role competency assessment
  • Process documentation
  • Script library
  • Mentor relationships
04

Week 4-6: Hands-On Practice

Apply knowledge in real scenarios

Gradually increase responsibility and hands-on experience while providing ongoing support and feedback.

Key Activities

  • Graduated responsibility assignments
  • Real prospect interactions with supervision
  • Performance feedback and coaching
  • Process refinement and optimization
  • Goal setting and KPI establishment

Timeline

Week 4-6

Deliverables

  • Performance metrics
  • Feedback reports
  • Process improvements
  • Goal alignment

Measuring Onboarding Success

90%

Retention rate after 6 months

60 days

Time to full productivity

4.8/5

New hire satisfaction score

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