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Perfect Phrases for New Hires Meeting Stakeholders

Now that the stage has been properly set, the new employee is ready to build relationships with key stakeholders who will support her success. These Perfect Phrases are for the new hire to use when meeting with key stakeholders such as his or her team, peers, HR partner, manager, internal customers, or any other key stakeholder in the organization.

Of course, peers are a key group of individuals with whom new hires need to build relationships. The following Perfect Phrases give new hires conversation topics that build both relationships and knowledge.

1. Let's have coffee (lunch, breakfast, dinner).
2. I would like to talk with you more about _____________________.
3. I would appreciate your insight on _____________.
4. I would appreciate your take on ______________.
5. What are your thoughts on ______________________________?
6. Do you see a need to change ______________________________?
7. Why or why not?
8. I would like/need your input on ______________________________.
9. I am interested in hearing more about your ideas for __________________.
10. Tell me about your role here.
11. What motivates you?
12. What do you like about it?