A 30-60-90 day plan turns a new hire's first three months into clear stages: learn, contribute, then own. It gives the manager and employee a shared picture of success.
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When to use this template
New hires
Internal promotions or role changes
Onboarding new managers
Tips before you use it
Agree the plan together in the first week.
Keep each stage to three to five goals.
Review progress at each milestone and adjust.
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A simple plan dividing an employee's first three months into three stages, with goals for each — usually learning in the first 30 days, contributing by day 60 and working independently by day 90.
Is a 30-60-90 day plan a probation period?
Not by itself. It is a planning tool. If you use an introductory period, make clear it does not change at-will employment.
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