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