How New Managers Can Set Team Norms Early

New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics · Jul 18, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Lucas and Luna tackle a challenge every new manager faces: establishing team norms without coming across as controlling. Using the example of a product team at a mid-sized SaaS company called Tendril, they break down how to set expectations around communication, decision-making, and meeting etiquette in the first 30 days. They discuss the 'working agreement' framework—a simple document co-created with the team—and why norms stick better when they solve a real pain point. Lucas shares a specific tactic called 'the one-pager sprint' that helps new managers surface hidden…