New Hire Shadowing Schedule

Create a shadowing schedule for {{NEW_HIRE_NAME}} to learn the {{JOB_TITLE}} role at {{COMPANY_NAME}}.

Shadowing duration: {{SHADOW_DURATION}}
Department: {{DEPARTMENT}}
Primary shadow partner: {{PRIMARY_SHADOW}}

WEEK 1 SHADOWING SCHEDULE

Day 1: Core Role Functions
- Morning: Shadow {{SHADOW_1}} - {{ACTIVITY_1}}
- Afternoon: Shadow {{SHADOW_2}} - {{ACTIVITY_2}}
- Learning focus: {{FOCUS_1}}

Day 2: Process Deep Dive
- Morning: Shadow {{SHADOW_3}} - {{ACTIVITY_3}}
- Afternoon: Hands-on practice with guidance
- Learning focus: {{FOCUS_2}}

Day 3: Cross-Functional Exposure
- Morning: Shadow {{SHADOW_4}} - {{ACTIVITY_4}}
- Afternoon: Shadow {{SHADOW_5}} - {{ACTIVITY_5}}
- Learning focus: {{FOCUS_3}}

Day 4: Advanced Functions
- Morning: Shadow senior team member
- Afternoon: Complex scenario observation
- Learning focus: {{FOCUS_4}}

Day 5: Integration
- Morning: Combined shadowing recap
- Afternoon: Supervised independent work
- Learning focus: Application of learning

SHADOWING GUIDELINES

For the New Hire:
- Come prepared with questions
- Take detailed notes
- Ask clarifying questions at appropriate times
- Observe interactions and approaches
- Reflect on learnings daily

For Shadow Partners:
- Explain your thought process aloud
- Provide context for decisions
- Answer questions openly
- Share tips and best practices
- Give constructive feedback

SHADOWING DEBRIEF QUESTIONS

After each session:
1. What did you observe that was most valuable?
2. What questions did this raise?
3. How does this connect to your role?
4. What would you do similarly or differently?
5. What do you want to learn more about?

SHADOWING LOG

Session: _______________
Date: _______________
Shadow Partner: _______________
Activities Observed: _______________
Key Learnings: _______________
Questions/Follow-ups: _______________