The question:

I just got a new IT Manager job in a great IT organization. What things can I do to get off to a great start? 

The answer's beginning:

First and most important, congratulations on your new job. There are a number of things you can do to help ensure a quality start. As you will see, some things can be done before you start work, others can be done as early as your first day of employment, and they are all related to learning about your new work environment