What to Do in Your First 30 Days as a New Manager | Working Conversations Ep 257

Описание: Episode 257: I Just Got Promoted. What Should I Do in My First 30 Days?

In this episode, Dr. Janel Anderson breaks down exactly what new engineering managers should focus on during their first 30 days. She offers a practical, phased approach: first observing and learning the team’s culture, then stabilizing through clarifying expectations and scoring quick wins, and finally aligning with both the team and leadership to prevent common missteps. With actionable tips such as running listening sessions, mapping work realities, and setting thoughtful norms, she guides new managers to succeed by design, not by default. Whether you’re newly promoted or stepping in from the outside, this episode is full of smart strategies for a strong start.

Find show notes at https://janelanderson.com/257

Hard Conversation Prep Checklist: https://janelanderson.com/hcc
Episode 232 – Beat Workplace Overwhelm with UX Thinking: https://janelanderson.com/232
Episode 256: When Everything Feels Urgent: A Smarter Way to Prioritize https://janelanderson.com/256

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00:00 - I Just Got Promoted. What Should I Do in My First 30 Days?
01:50 - Understanding the system you've inherited
02:49 - Days 1 through 10: Observe the system
05:05 - Phase 1: Practical things to do during your first 10 days to gather data
05:14 - 1) One-on-one listening sessions
06:31 - 2) Map the work reality
07:47 - 3) Collect various artifacts
08:45 - Phase 2: Reduce noise and prevent predictable failures
09:10 - 1) Clarify what "Good" looks like
11:29 - 2) Pick 1 or 2 quick wins to reduce friction
12:30 - 3) Create a single source of truth
13:40 - Phase 3: Aligning expectations
14:28 - 1) Manage up
16:19 - 2) Set team norms
18:36 - 3 common mistakes to avoid