Create a 30-60-90 Day Plan
Build a structured onboarding plan so new hires know exactly what's expected and feel productive from week one.
The prompt
I've just hired a [job title] for my [type of business] in the UK. They start on [date]. We have [number] employees and [describe the team structure briefly, e.g. "a small team where everyone wears multiple hats"]. Create a 30-60-90 day plan for this role: **Days 1-30 (Learn):** - What should they understand about the business, team, and clients? - What systems and tools should they be set up on? - Who should they meet and what should those conversations cover? - What quick wins can they deliver to build confidence? - What should their manager check in on weekly? **Days 31-60 (Contribute):** - What tasks should they be handling independently? - What projects should they start owning? - What knowledge gaps should be addressed? - What feedback should they receive at the 60-day mark? **Days 61-90 (Own):** - What should full performance look like? - What metrics or outcomes define success in this role? - What should the probation review cover? Format as a checklist with timeframes. Include a row for "Red flags" at each stage: signs that onboarding isn't going well and what to do about it.
What you get back
- A three-stage checklist (Learn, Contribute, Own) with weekly check-in points and quick wins for the first 30 days
- Concrete tasks the new hire should handle independently by day 60 and own outright by day 90
- A “red flags” row at each stage so you spot a struggling onboarding before the probation review
How to use it
Tell the prompt the role, start date, headcount, and a short description of the team they are joining. The team-shape detail is what stops the plan reading like a generic template.