30-60-90 Day Plan Template

A roadmap for your first 90 days in a new role - or a leave-behind for your next interview

How to Use This Template

• This is a reusable template - replace the sample text with your own goals for each phase
• Use it to plan your first 30/60/90 days after starting a new role or bring a filled-in version to an interview to show how you'd approach the position
• Some slides may be repetitive – this is to provide multiple options – delete any unneeded slides
• Each slide uses a standard placeholder or table, so you can edit, add, or delete content directly
• Add new slides from Home > New Slide to pick any layout in this template's slide master

Helpful Resources

Here are some helpful resources that provide guidance on what to include in 30-60-90-day plans:

• The 30–60–90 Day Plan for New Managers (A Practical Blueprint)
• How to Write a 30/60/90-Day Plan
• The Complete Guide to Creating Effective 30-60-90 Day Plans for New Employees
• 30-60-90 Day Plan + Functional Role-Based Examples
• Creating a 30-60-90-Day Plan
• 30-60-90 Day Plan Example

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DAYS 1–30: LEARN

Absorb, observe, and build relationships before adding output

30-Day Plan: Learn, Listen, & Stabilize

Goals

• Understand team goals, priorities, and how success is measured
• Learn key systems, tools, and processes
• Build relationships with manager, team, and key stakeholders

Key Activities

• Meet 1:1 with manager and each teammate
• Shadow existing workflows and review documentation
• Set up tools, accounts, and access
• Ask questions - this phase rewards curiosity over output

DAYS 31–60: CONTRIBUTE

Apply what you learned and start delivering early wins

60-Day Plan: Contribute

Goals

• Take ownership of a first project or workstream
• Identify a quick-win improvement and propose it
• Deepen relationships across teams

Key Activities

• Deliver first meaningful piece of work
• Give and receive feedback on early output
• Document lessons learned so far
• Check in with manager on progress against goals

DAYS 61–90: LEAD

Operate independently and show measurable impact

90-Day Plan: Lead

Goals

• Operate independently in the role
• Own a project end-to-end with measurable results
• Identify next quarter's priorities

Key Activities

• Present results or a project retrospective
• Propose one process or team improvement
• Set goals for the next 90 days with your manager
• Mentor or support a newer team member if applicable

Action Plan

Set SMART Goals:

• SPECIFIC
• MEASURABLE
• ACHIEVABLE
• RELEVANT
• TIME-BOUND

30-60-90 Summary

Set SMART Goals:

• SPECIFIC
• MEASURABLE
• ACHIEVABLE
• RELEVANT
• TIME-BOUND

Success Metrics & Support Needed

How Progress Will Be Measured

• Milestones hit on schedule at 30/60/90 days
• Feedback from manager and peers at each checkpoint
• Specific KPIs tied to the role (add your own)
• Quality and independence of delivered work

Resources & Support Needed

• Regular check-ins with manager
• Access to tools, systems, and documentation
• Introductions to key stakeholders
• Training or ramp-up time where needed