When to use it
Use it in your first weeks leading a team, whether you're new or promoted from within. Saying you'll learn before changing things signals respect for what already works. Asking what to keep gives the team a voice from day one.
Example
You: “I want to learn how things work before changing anything. What should I keep?”
Team member: “The Monday planning meeting. It really helps.”
In an email or Slack message
Follow up with a short message: “Over the next few weeks I'll be meeting each of you 1:1 to learn how things work. Come with what's working and what isn't.”