There is an overwhelming temptation to immediately want to make a difference when being promoted into a more senior role. We want to prove that the decision was a good one and that they had backed the right person. We also want to show our new team (peers and direct reports) how we can have a big impact quickly! When we do this and act on impulse, we rarely make the best decisions and miss the unintended consequences our decisions can have. It takes time to learn the “lay of the land” and really understand the priorities and interdependencies that already exist.