Hello Clark and welcome
Firstly I am not in an equivalent role so cannot directly answer with like for like ... BUT ... you say you have started the job recently and I have only been in my post 5 months.
It is not uncommon for bosses to overestimate how much time a report needs to settle into their role ... so a few questions or suggestions you may not already have pondered:
- You say "good boss" - have you sat down in a face to face meeting and asked whether you are already doing all the tasks expected of you?
- If this wasn't a newly created role do you have either a predecessor's desk manual or an office manual that might give you pointers as to whether you are currently undertaking all the anticipated tasks?
- Do you feel that you know your way well round the organisation? If not take some time to explore and make strategical allies
- Do you see tasks that you consider yourself capable of undertaking but that boss seems reluctant to let go of? This might be a matter of confidence or it might be a bad habit on your bosses part
Probably at this level more than any other you need to demonstrate your proactiveness and initiative ... it might turn out that this role with this company is as limited as you are currently experiencing ... but hopefully you will simply find out that they are letting you find your feet, in which case gently let them know you are stood fairly and squarely on them and ready to take everything your role promises.
Hope you will let us know how you get on and I am sure there will be several EAs to CEOs along soon to share their role specific experiences with you.
Cathy
