This document provides tips for managers starting in a new role. It emphasizes that the first 100 days are critical for success. It recommends focusing on attitude, communication and strategy, observing without getting involved, keeping questions open and listening, locking down important decisions, mapping your team and goals, empowering your team towards your strategy, generating quick wins while building your strategy, getting buy-in from your boss on your plans after 100 days. The overall message is that proper preparation and focus in the early days can help validate your chances for long term success in the new role.