First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist
Starting a new management role, whether by promotion or by joining a new team, is one of the most demanding transitions in a career. The actions you take in the first 90 days shape how your team, peers, and senior leaders see you for a long time. This checklist keeps you focused on what matters most, when it matters most.
A week-by-week and month-by-month checklist for managers starting a new role or inheriting a new team. Covers relationship-building, understanding the team, establishing credibility, and shaping direction over three months.
A practical resource to use with your team
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What is inside the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist
- Week 1 Listen & Orient
- Month 1 (Weeks 24) Build Relationships & Understand the Team
- Month 2 Begin to Shape
- Month 3 Establish & Look Ahead
Who it is for
The First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist is designed for new and experienced leaders navigating influence, stakeholder relationships and leading change.
How to use it
Download the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is a practical checklist you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.
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What is the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist?
Starting a new management role, whether by promotion or by joining a new team, is one of the most demanding transitions in a career. The actions you take in the first 90 days shape how your team, peers, and senior leaders see you for a long time. This checklist keeps you focused on what matters most, when it matters most.
What is included in the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist?
The First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist covers Week 1 Listen & Orient, Month 1 (Weeks 24) Build Relationships & Understand the Team, Month 2 Begin to Shape, Month 3 Establish & Look Ahead.
Who is the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist for?
The First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist is designed for new and experienced leaders navigating influence, stakeholder relationships and leading change.
Is the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist free to download?
Yes. The First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist is a free checklist from Growth Performance. You can download and print it instantly, with no payment required.
How do I use the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist?
Download the First 90 Days: New Manager Checklist, print it or open it on screen, and work through each section. It is designed as a practical checklist you can use straight away and reuse as often as you need.