I’m a lead product manager, but this is my first time moving to a new company. I have no prior history working with anyone at the company.<p>Company is mid-size. Not a startup. Decently established.<p>Whether it’s socially, politically, or from a business knowledge standpoint - Any advice on things to do or things to avoid?<p>Thanks
Do:<p>1.take notes. Personal CRM of contact, specifics like kids, key dates and topic<p>2.say minimum but say something interesting about yourself.<p>3. Make mtg w C level to get a feel of where they want to go. Then make mtgs w bottom level to hear where they think they are going without disclosuring your findings.<p>4. Track personality types.<p>5. Listen mostly talk minimally.<p>Gosh, so many things I could dump on this topic as I've burned more bridges then created bc I lacked to do the above.<p>Ultimately, it's the old adage of it's <i>who</i> you know and not <i>what</i> or how much you know.<p>Oh one last thing: practice alot of humility.