Dear Fellow Member of Borgess Management:

Welcome to Borgess! Whether you are new to Borgess or have been employed here in another role, I am pleased to welcome you to your new responsibilities. We believe that management plays an important role in creating the work environment that helps make it possible for Borgess to achieve its mission and goal to be the best place for patients. In turn, we believe that it is the responsibility of us all to support management so you can excel at your job.

In order to assist you in your transition to Borgess, we have designed an orientation program especially for new management staff. This program complements general employee orientation by providing additional opportunities for you to learn about management responsibilities, roles, and resources at Borgess.

Your orientation program consists of the following:

1. A series of meetings with leaders in many departments that will be important for you to access as a manager. These meetings have been scheduled for you. That schedule, including a list of presentations, their time, location, and contact person is included in this packet.

Because presenters are expecting you on those dates, it is important for you to contact them in the event that you are unable to attend during your scheduled time. Also contact Penny Callen (226-5497) so she can schedule you for the next session. If you must reschedule a session, keep in mind that you are expected to attend these required presentations within four months of date of hire or transfer as a condition of continued employment. Use the verification sheet attached to this letter to document your attendance.

2. If you are new to Borgess, you may be interested in the opportunity to partner with an experienced manager. This partner will serve as an informal guide during your first six months of employment. He/she will be a friendly contact who can introduce you to Borgess. This component of the program is not required; you can decide if you would like to have a partner assigned to you.

3. Your supervisor will play a vital role in your orientation. He/she will oversee your orientation process and train you in specific job skills. A checklist of tasks and resources, attached to this letter, is available for use by you and your supervisor. It is important to review this list with your supervisor and revise it as needed for your position. This checklist may also be viewed online at the above web address.

I sincerely wish you the best in your new role. In three months, I will contact you to schedule a meeting so that we can talk about your experiences and share other information that may be useful to you. Meanwhile, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have questions or feedback as you get started.

Sincerely,