Around your second month, things shift. You’re no longer ""new,"" and the real work starts to pile up.
In Episode 2 of The First 90 Days, Emily Lago Anderson shares how to manage your workload, build momentum, and make your contributions visible.
You’ll learn a simple system to organize your work, communicate priorities, and use Copilot to make better decisions faster.
What you’ll learn:
• Why everyone hits the "workload wall" around week 5
• The "now, soon, later" system for managing tasks
• How to push back professionally and prioritize effectively
• How to communicate your work clearly to leadership
00:00 Intro
00:13 The shift to real work
00:53 The workload wall
02:49 Now, soon, later
05:06 Using Copilot
07:10 Drive visibility
08:11 Better updates
The First 90 Days is a practical guide for early-career professionals navigating a new role. Hosted by Emily Lago Anderson, this series breaks down what to focus on in your first 30, 60, and 90 days—from understanding your environment to managing your workload and building your reputation. Each episode combines real experiences with simple frameworks and Microsoft Copilot tips to help you work smarter, build confidence, and accelerate your impact.
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