Week 1
Tasks Completed This Week:
Researched best practices for real estate onboarding programs (industry benchmarks, competitor analysis)
Defined core objectives for the onboarding program (culture integration, role clarity, resource accessibility, emotional intelligence)
Discussed a phased onboarding framework with client (Pre-Day 1, Week 1, Month 1, Quarter 1)
Began drafting a content strategy for training materials (videos, checklists, mentorship guides)
Created a preliminary timeline for program development and pilot testing
Progress Report:
This week focused on laying the foundation for Javier’s onboarding program. Key decisions included:
Prioritizing Real Estate & technology integration and role-specific training as central pillars for onboarding.
Structuring the program in phases to avoid overwhelming new hires.
Identifying gaps in existing onboarding (e.g., lack of standardized resources for remote agents).
Drafting a timeline with milestones like pilot testing with a small group of new agents.
Successes:
Clear alignment with Javier’s goal of reducing turnover and accelerating onboarding training.
Strong framework for phased learning, including mentorship components.
Support from senior agents to contribute to training videos or shadowing opportunities.
Key Decisions:
Training Structure – A flexible, modular approach combining:
Core onboarding essentials (company policies, tools, culture)
Custom role-specific training (agents, admins, brokers)
Engagement Methods – A mix of:
Short videos (culture, leadership messages)
Interactive checklists (track progress)
Live Q&A sessions (real-time support)
Pilot Testing – Launching a trial with 5 new hires in Q1 using Articulate 360 for feedback before full rollout in one year.
Coming Up Next:
Review Phase 1 Materials – Identify checklists, videos, and guides for new hires’ first week
Track Progress – Build a simple storyboard to introduce onboarding and (surveys, early performance).
Tech Setup – Work with Javier assistant to add training to existing tools
End Goal:
A smooth onboarding program that:
✔ Gets new hires up to speed faster
✔ Builds team connection, culture & emotional intelligence
✔ Boosts retention & productivity