Are you a new boss or do you have a new boss? Worried about what it will be like to manage new people or be managed by a new boss? It's important to have a meeting with your new boss or new direct reports to discuss the following:

1) What is the current status of the business and where is it going?

2) As a boss, what are your expectations? What's the most important thing you need your direct report to deal with in the short-term? How about the long-term?

3) As a direct report, is there anything you want to see more of or less of in your job duties? Are there any special projects you want to work on? Now may be a good time to negotiate some of your tasks.

4) What is your new boss' management style? How often does he/she want to meet? What's his/her preferred communication style- email, in-person? How will you know if you're on the right track? What type of feedback do you prefer?

5) As a direct report, what type of professional development are you interested in? What resources are available to you?

Start out on the right foot with a conversation hammering out the above topics. Getting along with your boss can make or break your longevity with a particular company. Getting buy-in from your new direct reports can impact the productivity of your department.