# Executive Onboarding Playbook

> Orchestrate a new PM executive's onboarding — from stakeholder discovery through first 90 days — covering learning, relationship building, quick wins, and strategy formation.

- Skill: `nandanosql/executive-onboarding-playbook` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nandanosql/executive-onboarding-playbook`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nandanosql/executive-onboarding-playbook/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: nandanosql (https://skillmd.com/u/nandanosql)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nandanosql/executive-onboarding-playbook

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## Purpose

Orchestrate a new PM leader's onboarding — **from stakeholder discovery through first 90 days** — covering learning, relationship building, quick wins, and strategy formation.

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## 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.

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### 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 |

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## References

### Skills Orchestrated
Skills from Discovery, Strategy, Planning, Communication, Analytics, and Leadership domains.

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**Skill type:** Workflow
**Domain:** Leadership & Career