# How New Managers Can Set Team Norms Early

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Podcast: [New Manager Conversations with Fexingo: First 90 Days, Managing Former Peers, and Leadership Basics](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-manager-conversations-with-fexingo-first-90-days-managing-former-peers-and-leadership-basics-7871636)
Published: 2026-07-18T04:58:07+00:00
Episode link: https://audio.fexingo.com/business/new-manager-conversations/episode-0121.mp3
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## Resource

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 disagreements about how the team should operate. Luna pushes back on whether norms can feel overly prescriptive, and Lucas explains the difference between a rigid rule and a shared commitment. This episode includes a short mention of listener support. Practical, concrete, and immediately useful for anyone stepping into a leadership role. #TeamNorms #NewManager #Leadership #First90Days #WorkingAgreements #ManagementBasics #Communication #DecisionMaking #MeetingEtiquette #OnePagerSprint #TeamCulture #SaaS #Tendril #LucasAndLuna #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #NewManagerConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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