Anyone who's worked as a freelance PM, what's the onboarding process look like when you've started at a company? What advice would you give?

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It can be anything from super detailed onboarding docs to the agencies already existing process to just a quick meeting. For me it’s just being open to agencies process but also knowing I have experience and speaking up if there is a better process. Ask questions! If you’re not clear on something just ask. Give yourself a bit of grace as it takes a bit to get to speed on how different companies work.

Yeah I've been reaching out to people asking if I can hop on a call to learn about process as I get up to speed but people seem very taken back by the request. Just feels like people are too busy to show me anything or help.

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Ask lots of questions if there isn't a detailed doc. I would also suggest find a PM buddy that you feel comfortable asking questions. Also, become friendly with Finance and Production they know the process better than anyone else.

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