Purpose
Orchestrate a new PM leader's onboarding — from stakeholder discovery through first 90 days — covering learning, relationship building, quick wins, and strategy formation.
Application
Phase 1: Listen & Learn (Days 1-30)
| Week | Activity | Skill | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meet all stakeholders | skills/communication/stakeholder-map/SKILL.md |
Map the landscape |
| 1-2 | Understand current strategy | skills/strategy/okr-framework/SKILL.md |
Learn current OKRs |
| 2-3 | Talk to 10+ customers | skills/discovery/discovery-interview-prep/SKILL.md |
Hear user voice |
| 3-4 | Assess product health | skills/analytics/business-health-diagnostic/SKILL.md |
Understand metrics |
| 4 | Assess PM team | skills/leadership/pm-career-ladder/SKILL.md |
Evaluate team health |
Day 30 deliverable: Written summary of what you've learned — shared with your manager.
Phase 2: Diagnose & Align (Days 31-60)
| Week | Activity | Skill | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-6 | Identify top 3 opportunities | skills/discovery/problem-statement/SKILL.md |
Find quick wins |
| 6-7 | Assess competitive position | skills/discovery/competitive-battle-card/SKILL.md |
Know the landscape |
| 7-8 | Build initial roadmap | skills/planning/now-next-later-roadmap/SKILL.md |
Early direction |
Day 60 deliverable: Diagnosis presentation to leadership — problems, opportunities, early priorities.
Phase 3: Act & Lead (Days 61-90)
| Week | Activity | Skill | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9-10 | Ship a quick win | skills/execution/agile-delivery-process/SKILL.md |
Build credibility |
| 10-11 | Present 90-day strategy | skills/communication/executive-presentation/SKILL.md |
Align stakeholders |
| 11-12 | Set team OKRs | skills/strategy/okr-framework/SKILL.md |
Create accountability |
Day 90 deliverable: 90-day strategy + first shipped improvement.
Common Mistakes for New PM Leaders
| Mistake | Better Approach |
|---|---|
| "I'll change everything in week 2" | Listen first (30 days), then act |
| "I need to prove myself immediately" | Build relationships before making big moves |
| "I'll skip customer conversations" | Talk to 10+ customers in first month |
| "I know the answer from my last company" | Every company is different; ask "why" first |
| "I'll focus on team before product" | Understand the product first, then coach |
References
Skills Orchestrated
Skills from Discovery, Strategy, Planning, Communication, Analytics, and Leadership domains.
Skill type: Workflow Domain: Leadership & Career