My associate just told me that they are taking a new job in midst of an incredibly busy planning season. While I am genuinely happy for them, I am completely overwhelmed at the prospect of onboarding someone unfamiliar with the work/team/brands in addition to my already unrealistic workload. I have two weeks left with them to spare. Please send any advice my way; I'm alllll ears!

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Split out the time to meet them frequently and have them craft a transition doc, even if you're both incredibly busy.

Have them identify what's most likely to fall through the cracks and pay special attention to that.

If they offer to be available after they leave for questions, and you end up having questions, take them up on it. They wouldn't have offered if they didn't mean it. Just don't be annoying about it.

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People do that? Offer to be available after they’re in a new role?

Yes...and follow through on it if they value the relationship

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