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first-90-days

Diagnose STARS situations and sequence a 30-60-90 leadership transition plan.

Updated Feb 22, 2026
Search Tags:#stakeholder alignment#90-day plan#transition management#leadership onboarding#stars model#early wins#executive conversations
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Skill: first-90-days
Source: https://github.com/tomaszstaniak/pm-ai-skills/tree/main/first-90-days
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tomaszstaniak/pm-ai-skills --skill first-90-days-tomaszstaniak

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps you create a practical plan for leadership transitions so you can diagnose the real situation, align expectations with your boss, build early credibility through early wins, and make sound decisions during the first 90 days.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • STARS diagnosis (situation-first strategy): Classify the business/organization context (Start-up, Turnaround, Accelerated Growth, Realignment, Sustaining Success) to avoid applying the wrong playbook to the wrong situation.
  • 30-60-90 execution framework: Turn learning into shaped strategy, then accelerate with structural changes (team, resources, rhythm) backed by evidence.
  • The five conversations with your boss: Run structured discussions to align on (1) situation, (2) expectations, (3) resources, (4) style, and (5) personal development to prevent silent misalignment.
  • Transition trap avoidance + quick diagnostics: Identify common failure modes like premature “answers,” unrealistic promises, ignoring peer relationships, and misdiagnosis.

Quick Start

Use the first-90-days skill when you’re starting a new leadership role and want to produce a STARS-based 30-60-90 plan that includes your five aligned conversations and 2–3 early wins.

Frequently Asked Questions about first-90-days

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create a 30-60-90 day plan for a new leadership role?▼

A 90-day transition plan helps you diagnose the business context, align stakeholder expectations, secure early wins, and avoid common transition traps like premature answers or ignoring peer relationships during leadership onboarding.

What is a STARS diagnosis in transition management?▼

A STARS diagnosis classifies your organizational context as Start-up, Turnaround, Accelerated Growth, Realignment, or Sustaining Success. This situation-first strategy prevents applying the wrong leadership playbook during your transition.

How do I align expectations with my boss when starting a new executive role?▼

Align expectations with your boss by running five structured conversations covering situation, expectations, resources, style, and personal development. This alignment plan prevents silent misalignment during your leadership onboarding.

What are the most common transition traps when inheriting a new organization?▼

Common transition traps when inheriting an organization include offering premature answers, making unrealistic promises, ignoring peer relationships, and misdiagnosing the STARS situation. Quick diagnostics help you avoid these early failure modes.

Can I use this 90-day plan framework for a promotion or hybrid leadership context?▼

Yes, the 90-day transition plan applies to promotions, new teams, new bosses, inherited organizations, and hybrid leadership contexts. It guides stakeholder alignment and evidence-based tough calls across these varied scenarios.

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