The first 90 days when starting a new engineering leadership position

6 steps to be successful in your first 90 days when starting a new engineering leadership position!

Intro

Every start of a new position can be stressful and normally the initial stress lasts for the first few months.

What if I tell you that if you prepare the right way, you can make your first few months a lot less stressful, and also build a stronger foundation for the upcoming months.

This post is going to give you insights on how to successfully pass your first 90 days when starting a new engineering leadership position.

Let’s start with the first step.

1. Understanding the situation

The first thing is to always try to clearly understand the current situation in the organization.

It’s important not to make any major changes or decisions until you understand all the aspects that your work will affect. This includes the company's culture, processes, and politics.

2. Start building relationships

Building strong relationships with key people that you are going to collaborate is crucial for success in a new engineering leadership role.

This includes not only the engineering team, but also other…