Following GPetrium’s “Toolkit for a Successful Manager”, we would like to introduce and discuss one of the tools outlined in the article: the 30 60 90 Day Plan. Traditionally, 30 60 90 Day Plan template are often used by job applicants as an “ace in the hole” strategy to win over a desired position. However, this powerful tool can be used in different settings to provide strategy, structure, and accountability.

Managers can use this tool to layout expected work for a defined project or an upcoming period. This strategy document defines the necessary objectives to be accomplished during the first 30, 60, or 90 days of the project, program and, or operation.