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Intermediate ~16 hours

New-EM Onboarding & Operating Doc

Author a new-EM operating doc — 1:1 cadence, perf process, hiring approach, team agreements.

Notion or Google Docs

About this project

The first 90 days of an EM role are the highest-leverage. This project teaches the framework: how to onboard, set 1:1 norms, run perf cycles, and hire your first hire. Write the operating doc you wish you'd had on day one.

Why build this in 2026?

EM onboarding is the most-asked-about topic for new managers.

What you'll ship

  • Operating doc (5-10 pages)
Templates (1:1, perf, hiring)
Critique by 2+ EMs

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Skills you'll practice

people managementmentorship