Module 3/4 26 min
Building the relationship with your new manager
Step 1 / 2·Three conversations you must ask for
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Learning objectives — after this module you will:
- Initiate the three important conversations
- Turn expectations into a written record
- Adapt your reporting to your manager's style
Learn ~12 min
Three conversations you must ask for
Do not wait for your manager — they are busier than you think.
What to ask in each
| Conversation | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Week 1 — Expectations | Over the next three months, if I do this well, what will you see change? Is anything urgent? |
| Week 4 — Context check | I understand the priorities are A, B, C and the constraint is D. Where have I got it wrong? |
| Week 10 — Review | Against what we agreed in week one, where do you see me? What should I do differently next quarter? |
Send a summary after each one
Three lines by email: what I understand the priorities to be, what I will do, by when. It turns a conversation into an agreement, and protects both sides when memories diverge three months later.