First-Time Manager Playbook

Everything new managers need to lead their first team well — from 1:1s and feedback to hiring and performance management.

1. The New Manager's First 30 Days: What to Do, What to Avoid

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
2. How to Run 1:1s That Your Direct Reports Actually Look Forward To

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
3. Giving Feedback Without Creating Defensiveness: A New Manager's Guide

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
4. Delegating Work When You Used to Do It Yourself: A First-Time Manager's Guide

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
5. Managing Former Peers: The Hardest Conversation You Haven't Had Yet

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
6. Setting Goals for a Team That Doesn't Love Goal-Setting

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
7. Saying No to Your Boss Without Losing Political Capital

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
8. Your First Performance Review as a Manager: How to Write One That's Actually Useful

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
9. Career Conversations That Don't Feel Scripted: A Guide for New Managers

   Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
10. Running Team Meetings That Don't Waste Time: A Guide for New Managers

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
11. Dealing With Underperformance Without Firing: A First-Time Manager's Guide

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
12. How to Onboard a New Hire in Your First Year as a Manager

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
13. Managing Up: What Your Boss Actually Wants From You as a New Manager

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
14. The Shift from Doing to Leading: How to Stop Being an IC and Start Being a Manager

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia
15. When to Escalate vs Handle It Yourself: A Framework for New Managers

    Apr. 21, 2026· Camellia