Your 30-Day Action Plan to Help New Managers Succeed

The importance of structure and how this straightforward guide empowers first-time managers (and their teams) to excel.

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Why This Matters: The Silent Struggle of New Managers

You promote Jordan, who excels in their role. However, after three weeks, their team is uncertain about priorities, feedback is inconsistent, and Jordan is questioning every decision. They don't need motivation... they need a structured plan.

This scenario is common, occurring in organizations daily. New managers are often promoted due to their success as individual contributors, but they seldom receive the necessary guidance to lead others effectively.

Consequently, they are left to navigate leadership on their own, leading to issues such as:

Unclear expectations → Confused teams

Neglected feedback → Persistent performance problems

Reactive leadership → Diminished trust

The longer we delay in providing support, the more challenging it becomes to break these habits.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Without structured support, most new managers:

• Develop their leadership style on the fly
• Shy away from challenging discussions
• Exhaust themselves in an effort to demonstrate their worth
• Find it difficult to establish team trust or achieve steady results

These issues extend beyond the manager, they impact teams, performance, and organizational culture.

To cultivate a strong, reliable leadership pipeline, the first 30 days must be strategically planned.

The Solution: A 30-Day Plan Built for Impact

This is why we developed the 30-Day Action Plan for New Managers - a complimentary, practical guide offering first-time managers a detailed roadmap for navigating their crucial initial learning period.

It is structured around six key leadership themes:

Self – Reflect on values, energy, and mindset
Team – Build early trust and connection
Clarity – Set expectations and remove confusion
Action – Prioritise, delegate, and drive momentum
Trust – Give feedback and have tough conversations
Growth – Embed learning, stretch skills, and reflect

Each day includes one simple, high-impact action, guiding new managers from reflection to action to results.

Why This Structure Works

This is more than a simple checklist. It’s a thoughtfully crafted journey that:

• Fosters confidence through daily achievements
• Introduces new managers to real-world leadership situations early on
• Assists them in developing positive habits before negative ones set in
• Ensures consistency across various teams and leadership approaches
• Promotes self-awareness, accountability, and proactive thinking
  
  

In essence, it provides what every new manager needs but seldom receives.

How to Use It in Your Organisation

This guide is not solely for new managers, it’s also for the L&D leaders who support them.

Here’s how to integrate it into your onboarding or development strategy:

• Implement it from the first day of promotion or appointment
• Encourage journaling - prompt managers to reflect on each day’s task
• Utilize it in coaching and one-on-one sessions to foster meaningful development discussions
• Monitor recurring themes to address broader learning needs
• Expand it into a comprehensive program - we’re here to assist you with that!
  
  

When applied thoughtfully, this guide offers new managers more than just structure, it instils confidence in their leadership potential and equips them with the tools to realize it.

Get the Guide: 30 Days to Confidence, Clarity, and Connection

Don’t let your new managers figure it out the hard way.

Set them, and their teams, up for success with a plan that works.

👉 [Download Your Free 30-Day Plan for New Managers]

This free PDF guide includes 30 bite-sized leadership actions designed to help new managers succeed from their very first day.

It’s practical, easy to embed, and designed to support both the manager and the L&D team guiding them.

Want to Go Further? Let’s Build Your New Manager Programme Together

At Excel Communications, we have been nurturing leaders worldwide for over three decades. We understand that transitioning into leadership can be challenging, and we have the expertise to make this transition smoother, more effective, and enduring. If you're aiming to develop or enhance your new manager training program, we can assist you in:

• Expanding this 30-day plan into a comprehensive learning journey
• Creating and implementing customized programs that align with your organizational culture and strategy
• Integrating coaching, workshops, and digital resources to meet your team's needs
• Establishing consistent leadership practices across various departments or regions
  
  

Let's collaborate to cultivate a new wave of managers who are confident, well-prepared, and empowered to lead effectively from the outset. Contact us to discuss your options.