Five Questions to Ask in a New Situation

I found a set of questions that a new CEO should ask of direct reports to get a feel for the environment. I found them to applicable to most situations where you're entering, so here are the qquestions to ask of those around you when entering a new situation...

1. What are the 3 most important things to preserve & why?
2. What are the 3 most important things to change & why?
3. What are you most hopeful that I will do?
4. What are you most concerned I might do?
5. What advice to do you have for me?