Endeavor's new captain schedules informal interviews with his senior officers after reviewing their files. On an earlier command he made a poor start with the officers and needed almost two years to repair the relationship. This time he wants to reduce the barriers between captain and officers at the beginning of the commission. A lieutenant who served under him on two previous ships provides some continuity, and he readily approves her request to join after she passes her promotion examination.
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Kingship: a new captain gets to know his officers
A captain uses interviews to establish working relationships early after learning how long a poor start can damage a command team.