Days 1 to 30: listen

Meet everyone one to one. Ask what is working, what is not and what they would change first. Resist the urge to fix things before you understand them.

Days 31 to 60: choose one thing

Pick a single improvement that the team agrees matters. Finish it well. A visible, shared win builds more trust than ten announcements.

Days 61 to 90: set the rhythm

Agree on how you will communicate, give feedback and make decisions. Write it down and share it. Clear habits are what people remember about a new manager.