Why do so many people crash and burn in new roles?

Have you ever wondered, whether the new recruit everyone is talking about is actually going to be as good as everyone says they will be – only to watch as they crash and burn, sometimes even at the end of the first week?

What’s more, have you ever realised, with a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach – that new recruit is actually you?

The thing is, when we excitedly step into our new office, head held high, knowing we smashed the interview process, squeaking slightly in our pristine sneakers as we try to look casually confident, clutching our new laptop – we suddenly realise we are entering a war zone…

Past experience tells us, scattered amongst the friendly new faces and shiny new opportunities - there are totally toxic people, projects and politics. The nature of human beings and organisations is that hiding behind even the most artfully cool indoor plant, inviting designer sofa and sparkling water fountain there may well ...