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