The New Manager

Your first 90 days as a manager, fully systemized. Build trust, set expectations, and lead

with confidence from day one.

What's inside the Playbook (PDF)

• The first 30/60/90-day plan for new managers

• How to run your first team meeting and set the right tone

• Building psychological safety in your team

• 1:1 frameworks that build trust and drive performance

• Setting clear expectations without being micromanaging

• Giving and receiving feedback as a new leader

• Managing former peers — navigating the relationship shift

• How to escalate and manage up effectively

What's inside the Templates (Excel)

• 90-Day Onboarding Plan — week-by-week milestones

• 1:1 Meeting Template — recurring agenda + notes log

• Team Charter Builder — values, norms, working agreements

• Performance Expectation Tracker — goals per team member

• Feedback Log — structured notes for reviews

• Stakeholder Mapping Sheet — manage up and across

Who this is for

• First-time managers promoted from individual contributor roles

• Senior ICs preparing for a management role

• Founders hiring their first reports

• HR teams supporting manager onboarding programs