The First 90 Days After Promotion.
This Time Can Make or Break a New Manager.
Learn the common traps new managers fall into in those first 90 days, and what to do instead. A practical, research-backed session with frameworks you can use the same week.
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Sound familiar?
Being great at your job doesn't automatically make you a great manager.
Most new managers get promoted based on individual performance, then left to figure out leadership on their own. Here's what that looks like in practice:
You want to hold your team to high standards, but you're worried about coming across as too demanding or "difficult to work with."
You're avoiding the performance conversation you've been putting off for weeks because you don't know how to have it without making things awkward.
You're still in the weeds doing work you should have delegated because you don't trust that it'll get done right.
You second-guess your decisions, overthink how you come across in meetings, and wonder if you're cut out for this.
If any of these landed, this masterclass was built for you.
Register Free →What you'll walk away with
Four things you'll be able to do differently after this session
Specific, practical shifts. Not general leadership philosophy.
Why 60% of New Managers Struggle in Their First Year, and the Four Moves That Change the Outcome
The most common reason new managers stall isn't lack of effort. It's that they're still operating like an individual contributor. We'll look at the hidden patterns that keep managers stuck, the four concrete shifts that move you out of reactive mode, and why the "superhero manager" trap is more common than you think, and more costly than most realize.
How to Give Feedback That Actually Changes Behavior (Not Just Acknowledges a Problem)
Most feedback conversations end without anything changing. Not because the person didn't care, but because the feedback didn't give them anything specific to act on. You'll learn the ISID feedback model Ramona uses with every client. Walk away with a structure you can use in your next conversation this week.
How to Delegate Without Micromanaging and Build a Team That Runs Without You in Every Conversation
Effective delegation isn't about handing things off and hoping for the best. It's a system. You'll learn how to match tasks to readiness levels, what most managers skip when assigning work, and how to build the kind of accountability structure where your team owns outcomes, not just tasks.
The Specific Framework Archova Uses to Help New Managers Lead With Clarity and Confidence
After working with hundreds of managers across Google, Asana, Sequoia Capital, and Partners Group, Ramona identified the four-step pattern that consistently produces confident, effective leaders in their first year. She'll walk you through the APS Method live and show you exactly where you might be in it right now.
Is this for you?
This session is the right fit if...
You don't have to be a brand-new manager. You just have to be honest about where you are.
You've been in a leadership role for less than three years and you're still figuring out your management style.
You're good at the work itself, but the people side (feedback, delegation, conflict) doesn't come naturally yet.
You've had "soft skills" training before, but it felt too theoretical. You want frameworks you can actually use on Monday.
You're not looking for motivation. You're looking for a clear system that makes leadership feel less like guesswork.
You want to be the kind of manager your team genuinely respects, not because they have to, but because you've earned it.
You're at a company that's growing fast, and the leadership demands on you are growing faster than your preparation for them.
Your host
About Ramona Shaw
Ramona Shaw is a Certified Professional Leadership Coach and Facilitator, host of The Manager Track podcast (ranked in the top 2% globally), and author of the Amazon best-seller The Confident & Competent New Manager.
Before building Archova, Ramona held a Master's Degree in Finance and led strategic projects and international teams as a VP at a global private equity firm. She knows what it's like to step into a leadership role without a roadmap, and to have to build one in real time.
She now works with fast-growing companies to develop managers who lead with clarity, credibility, and confidence, without burning out or burning bridges.
What participants say
From managers who've been in your seat
Results from Archova's training programs and leadership sessions.
"Ramona's training was incredibly valuable and I left with actionable tools to implement immediately. She doesn't just explain leadership concepts. She shows you exactly what to say and how to apply it the next day. I recommend it to anyone responsible for leading a team."P Payman IT Executive
"As someone aiming to be a great leader, I felt empowered and clear after working with Ramona. She has a rare ability to give you the specific steps to improve, not just the theory. I came in uncertain about my leadership style and left knowing exactly what to work on."C Christine Systems Engineer
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this actually free?
Yes. No credit card, no trial, no catch. Archova runs these masterclasses to give managers a real taste of what structured leadership development looks like in practice.
Will there be a replay?
Yes. Registered attendees receive replay access after the live session. That said, the live session includes Q&A and interactive exercises that don't translate the same way on replay. If you can show up live, it's worth it.
I've been managing for a few years. Is this still relevant for me?
Yes. The content applies to managers in their first three to four years, including those who never got formal training and are still filling gaps. Many experienced managers find the frameworks give them a cleaner language for what they're already doing intuitively.
How long is the session?
The masterclass runs 60 minutes, including time for live Q&A at the end. Plan for 70 minutes to be safe.
What happens after the masterclass?
You'll receive the replay and a follow-up resource via email. If the content resonates and you want to go deeper, we'll share information about Archova's Leadership Accelerator program for new managers, a 12-week coaching and training experience. There's no obligation.