A 30-60-90 day plan for new engineering managers stepping up from senior IC or transferring to a new team in Taskade.
What's Included
- Days 1-30 (Listen): Team 1:1s, codebase architecture, current roadmap context
- Days 31-60 (Learn): Sprint retro facilitation, first performance check-in, technical decision framework
- Days 61-90 (Lead): Owning team strategy, performance reviews, contribute to team OKRs
- AI Management Coach: AI agent drafts feedback and difficult-conversation prep
- 1:1 Cadence Tracker: Weekly 1:1 templates with each direct report
Why This Template Wins
- 1:1s structured from day 1: New EM doesn't fumble first 1:1 because templates ready
- Difficult conversations rehearsed: Coach helps prep performance feedback and role-change talks
- Memory across hires: Past EM-team learnings inform new EM's approach
How to Use
- Clone this template into your Taskade workspace
- Add team roster, current roadmap, technical context
- Connect GitHub, Slack, calendar
- Train the AI Management Coach
- Pair with Manager Onboarding Template
FAQ
Does this support first-time EMs vs experienced EMs joining new team?
Yes. First-time EM emphasizes management fundamentals; experienced EM emphasizes context-building.
Can the agent help with promotion decisions?
Yes. Agent helps draft promotion case based on observable performance over time.
What plan supports a multi-EM org?
Pro ($10/mo annual) handles the team. Business ($25/mo) adds aggregate management analytics.
CTA
Try this template free in Taskade. For coach setup, see /learn/agents/custom-agents. Pair with Manager Employee Onboarding. Browse leadership apps in the Community Gallery.