# How to Onboard Yourself to a New Position  ## Metadata - Author: [[Elena Calvillo]] - Full Title: How to Onboard Yourself to a New Position - Category: #articles - Document Tags: [[PM Onboarding]] - Summary: This guide provides steps for product managers to self-onboard effectively in a new role, emphasizing adaptability and proactive learning. Key actions include conducting research, building relationships, seeking feedback, initiating small projects, and reflecting on progress. By following these strategies, product managers can navigate challenges, integrate smoothly, and succeed in their new position. - URL: https://www.productreleasenotes.com/p/how-to-onboard-yourself-to-a-new?utm_source=publication-search ## Highlights - focus on learning the product, understanding the company's culture and organizational structure, and getting to know the teams you'll be interacting with. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bce4sf89839gdvn3kaa3h)) - identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and understand your product’s place in the wider product portfolio. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bc0n4snp1bz962zaazmfa)) - Seek continuous feedback and validate product directions with data and user feedback. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bd1am4a3sxr8p0dj03pgm)) - about the company, its products, market, competitors, and industry trends. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19be1vtzc4wsszzwrt6qez8)) - product documentation, past project reports, vision statements, ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19beef0ygr8cymwb942rdct)) - What makes a great PM here? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bex8ccvrq2x4xtexzj6xm)) - Are there any major deliverables? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bf6bz280prr5yb8q8rdhm)) - To what extent do you expect me to change things up front or execute current plans? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bfkfqr15ft8yyz0q2aeec)) - ==Are there any landmines or controversies I should avoid?== ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bfrc1phxndqcyf168qg02)) - Do you have any ideas for quick deliverables that I can help the team with? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bfz15xeg38dgw83a1xv8r)) - When will my first feedback or review cycle be? Is there anything specific you would like me to accomplish by then? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bg5hpvzy5cn0tcc3xfx12)) - Then plan one-on-ones with them to understand their expectations, concerns, and how your roles intersect. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bgkxj34fg9r99t8qqa30m)) - Expand your network across the company to different departments ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bh4bhs3wy3fsskxd8b6rx)) - • ==How would you like to see us work together?== ==• What are your expectations for me?== ==• Are there things you've liked, or not liked, about working with people in my role before? Do you have any pet peeves?== • How often would you like to meet? ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bhmqhy69srvp7vbt9j5zk)) - 🙋🏻‍♀️ Short Feedback Loops: Setup short, recurring feedback sessions with your manager and peers. This not only helps you adjust your approach if needed but also demonstrates your openness to learning and adapting. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bjddq0297yt1a1s54gevg)) - 📊 Customer Insights: If possible, get direct feedback from customers to understand their perspective and pain points with the current product offerings. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bjmf9x4h2hct1jpcds9qg)) - 🏆 ==Quick Wins: Identify and execute small projects or improvements that can be achieved relatively quickly.== This not only shows initiative but allows you to make tangible contributions early on. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bjwxfcn9z6cfzy8cb7x17)) - 📑 Document Your Learnings and Projects: Keep a record of what you learn every day and the outcomes of any projects you undertake. This documentation can be invaluable for your own reflection and for sharing insights with others. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bk0xhp4d99xp5jybxx78y)) - • Approach to your manager and let them know the current state of the team dynamics, your findings at the moment. This will communicate that you are already detecting gaps and looking for opportunities. • Let them know your plan. What are you going to do in the next 90 days to improve communication gaps, processes, and anything else that is harming either the company, team and the product. This communicates that you really care and are willing to take action of it instead of passing by! • Finally, at the end let them know how the plan went. The results you have obtained. This is very helpful even for performance management, demonstrates you commitment to the company and confirms that you were the right person to hire. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19bn7rj0ff6608wbw9hjp7c))