The First 90 Days: Diagnosing a New Organization

When diagnosing a new organization, start by meeting with your direct reports one-on-one and ask them these five questions:

1. What are the biggest challenges the organization is facing (or will face) in the near future?
2. Why is the organization facing (or going to face) these challenges?
3. What are the most promising unexploited opportunities for growth?
4. What would need to happen for the organization to exploit the potential of these opportunities?
5. If you were me, what would you focus on?

(The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins)