Agenda

Onboarding doesn't have to be confusing, inconsistent, or quietly miserable; but too often, it is. We've all experienced that moment as a new hire: sitting alone, unsure of what to do next, and wondering if anyone even knows we started.

This session introduces a practical framework called the Six Pillars of Impactful Onboarding, then quickly shifts into a collaborative, hands-on mini-workshop. Attendees will reflect on their own onboarding practices, swap insights with peers, and build a realistic strategy to take back to their team or studio.

Whether you're a lead, director, or passionate teammate who wants to improve how new hires get started, you'll leave with something you can actually use and maybe even a few new connections, too!

Takeaway

Attendees will leave with a personalized onboarding improvement strategy, shaped through peer discussion and reflection using the Six Pillars of Impactful Onboarding framework.

Intended Audience

The intended audience for this session is anyone who conducts or influences onboarding for new team members. No prerequisite knowledge is necessary, and no specific discipline or craft expertise is required to get something out of this session. Anyone generally interested in the topic is also welcome to attend!