# The First 90 Days of a New Product Manager ![rw-book-cover](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_1200,h_600,c_fill,f_jpg,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep,g_auto/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0b3cbe1b-6ee6-4a33-bddf-80ef1988d9de_2806x1892.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[Elena Calvillo]] - Full Title: The First 90 Days of a New Product Manager - Category: #articles - Document Tags: [[PM Onboarding]] - Summary: The first 90 days as a new Product Manager are crucial for success. Focus on learning about the product, team, customers, and processes. Set objectives, plan, and communicate effectively to progress successfully. - URL: https://www.productreleasenotes.com/p/the-first-90-days-of-a-new-product?utm_source=publication-search ## Highlights - ◦ Understand the company culture and goals ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b79tdhmj5w0qa26kn8wmt)) - ◦ Get to know your cross-functional teams ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b7ht3jcpq0yy3ap3r4012)) - ◦ Determine the metrics to measure the product’s success ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b7xgxe5kq6qq2g0p7vnf2)) - ◦ Understand the current processes and identify improvements ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b83d7xsddzyk6gtew94hh)) - ◦ Get familiar with the current state of the product and the technology stack ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b8h1g4x3s9yj12kd6seeg)) - ◦ Connect and build relationships with the team, stakeholders and customers ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b8qq4wpk2bpg3zzrcycv0)) - ◦ Define the product goals and objectives by understanding customer pain points ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b9awcvd3qxmgrk0dtvwr2)) - ◦ Validate assumptions to mitigate risk ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b9g76409a4s7rvjmb4fcw)) - ◦ Create clear and concise product specifications and use cases ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19b9w1kcceb660xxtj6npw5)) - ◦ Gather valuable user feedback ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19ba1jqtkq2fawce08ykmxq)) - ◦ Improve necessary processes ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19badyp6af07b0s0r3knrcb)) - ◦ Make sure to track product’s metrics ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01j19baavhazznenbcqcnb7tf9))