Rik Strubel’s Post

🇮🇹 My Friday Five – New Job Onboarding Edition Three weeks into a new role. What’s the best next step? A trip to Rome, of course. And no, not (just) for the gelato. 🍦 Here are five reasons why an Exec team offsite in Rome is probably the best onboarding one can ask for – not only for the carbs, but for the culture (and the commerce): 1️⃣ Real talk > Org charts Getting to know your colleagues over pasta beats any PowerPoint. In Rome, the conversations got personal, insightful and refreshingly honest – exactly what you need when building trust that lasts beyond Q2. 2️⃣ Experts around the table Deep-diving into our strategic levers with the people who know them best? Privilege. From marketing to retail to operations – when everyone brings their A-game (and a good ☕️), great things happen. 3️⃣ Frontline first No better insight than a chat on the shop floor. Talking to our fantastic Douglas Beauty Advisors in-store is always eye opening. Expertise lives where the customers are. 4️⃣ The power of the brand partner POV Visiting Chanel and immersing ourselves in their world was not only eye-opening – it was a masterclass in prestige brand experience. 5️⃣ When in Rome… Hot streets, ancient walls, and enough gelato to warrant a loyalty card. Because beauty isn’t just our business – it’s a way of living. And Rome knows how to live it well. Feeling energised and privileged for such a warm Welcome (Thank you!) 😀 and ready to build something special at Douglas. #FridayFive #Leadership #Onboarding