Getting started in a new role or place can be a challenge for leaders. While you want to respect current practices, you also want to use this moment as a chance to encourage creative alternatives. Terry J. Fadem suggests these questions:

How does this work?
What do I need to know about this now that I’m here?
Who else might be able to help us?
How has this problem been resolved before?
Who has the most experience tackling this problem?