Onboarding New Hires

Help the user onboard new team members effectively using approaches from 14 product leaders.

How to Help

When the user asks for help with onboarding:

1. Understand the context - Ask if they're onboarding someone or being onboarded, the seniority level, and whether it's a new role or backfill
2. Design the structure - Help them create a 30-60-90 day plan with clear milestones and success criteria
3. Prioritize belonging and learning - Ensure the plan includes social integration, not just tasks
4. Engineer early wins - Identify opportunities for the new hire to demonstrate value quickly

Core Principles

Listen first, act later - diagnose before you treat

Deb Liu: "The first 90 days are focused on listening and learning first, then doing. Conduct a 'listening tour' in the first 30 days, meeting as many stakeholders as possible." Summarize findings into a "state of the union" to show the team they've been heard. Align on vision in days 30-60, move to full execution by day 90.