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

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 #promotion #newmanager #first30days #leadershipskills #UXThinking 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