Half of this advice strikes me as great: Get to know the people you're working with, and not just your boss. Try to figure out how things work here rather than

Half of this advice strikes me as great: Get to know the people you're working with, and not just your boss. Try to figure out how things work here rather than flailing around trying to make an impact right away However, I think trying to plan 100 days ahead is not helpful for everyone. Especially in a smaller org, it is likely impossible to plan that far ahead usefully right out the gate. I'm not the most planning-oriented person in general, but even for people who are, I find it's often a huge mistake to make a plan right away, as you are spending time and effort to fix your expectations based on dubious or little information. Maybe in a big, established shop where there are already clear expectations about your contribution even a year in, this advice holds up. I've yet to be in a position where I both have enough power to be sure I can stick to a plan I've made for 100 days in the future and have enough certainty in what's going to happen on that timescale for it to be relevant.