Complete TrueStep HR System
Seventeen kits and four analytics packs covering HR from the first job posting to the last day. Built for the people responsible for keeping HR running.
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New manager system
New Manager System
Give a new manager a clear place to start. The development assessment shows where to focus, and the included kits, scripts, and templates help build skills in each area. Everything comes together in one purchase.
Start with the free New Manager Readiness Assessment. Twelve moments from a new manager’s first day show which decisions to work on first. You can see where to focus before choosing the system.
$149
Bought separately: $217. The bundle: $149.
Priced from the three products inside: New Manager Kit $69, People Manager Toolkit $79, Manager Script Library $69.
- One-time purchase. Editable files.
- Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
- Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
- Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.
Checkout takes place on our store at shop.truestephr.com. Any applicable sales tax appears at checkout before you pay. These files provide general HR information, not legal advice.
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Add a one hour Setup Session, $149
Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.
See the Setup Session →Where to start
Begin with the New Manager Kit and its thirty, sixty and ninety day plan.
Your readiness result points you to the kit that helps develop each competency needing attention.
DecisionDevelop your managers
IndustryCross-industry
Files13 PDF guides, 6 Word documents, 3 Excel workbooks
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsRelated reference note: Manager capability and performance calibration
Fit
Is this the right fit for your work?
A good fit
- You need to develop your managers.
- You want editable Word and Excel files that stay with your organization.
- You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.
When to consider another option
- For advice about one person's specific circumstances, consult qualified counsel.
- For help running the process, explore our advisory services.
What is inside
Kits and templates included in the download
Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.
In the kitNew Manager Kit: a 30, 60, and 90 day plan, a manager script library, editable templates, a documentation guide, and a tracker for the first months in the role.
In the kitPeople Manager Toolkit: the Manager Playbook, a quick reference, a toolkit workbook, and scripts and templates for everyday team leadership.
In the kitManager Script Library: word-for-word scripts for twenty-six difficult conversations, including responses to what people say back, plus a conversation planner and log.
In the kitManager documentation templates: editable templates and a documentation guide for recording performance and conduct matters clearly.
Full file list, 22 files
- PDFStart Here: a guide to every file and the order to use them.
- PDFManager Script Library: word-for-word conversation scripts, a planner, and a log for preparing for and documenting difficult conversations.
- ExcelNew Manager Tracker
- PDFManager Scripts and Templates
- ExcelConversation Planner and Log
- PDFConversation Quick Reference
- PDFThe Manager's Playbook
- PDFManager Quick Reference: a one-page guide to the whole workbook, explaining what each tab is for, what to enter, and how to read the result.
- WordEditable Templates
- PDFDocumentation Guide
- PDFPeople Manager Toolkit Start Here
- PDFManager Script Library Start Here
- PDFManager Script Library 2
- ExcelManager Toolkit Workbook
- PDFNew Manager Kit Start Here
- PDFTrueStep HR Product License: what you may and may not do with your purchased files.
- PDFUsing This Workbook in Google Sheets: how to upload the file and what to check afterward.
- Word30, 60, and 90 Day Plan
- WordManager Script Library
- WordDocumentation Guide
- WordManager Scripts and Templates
- WordManager Script Library 2
How to use it
Your first 15 minutes
Start with the 30, 60, and 90 Day Plan. Follow the steps through to the documentation templates in step 4, where you can record decisions, performance issues, and conduct conversations.
The New Manager Kit gives you a 30, 60, and 90 day plan to structure the first months in the role.
Build a regular management routine with the People Manager Toolkit, including one-on-ones, the playbook, and the quick reference.
Turn to the Manager Script Library when conversations identified in your assessment come up.
Use the documentation templates whenever a decision, a performance issue, or a conduct conversation needs to be recorded.
Before you buy
Questions about your purchase
Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.
What exactly do I receive?
Your one-time purchase includes 13 PDF guides, 6 Word documents, and 3 Excel workbooks, all named in the What is inside section above. The files are delivered by download.
Are these the real screenshots?
Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.
Can I use the files in my business?
Yes. You can edit and brand the Word documents, fill in the Excel workbooks, and read or print the PDF guides for your own internal operations.
What if I need help applying it?
For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. The files arrive as a ZIP download. No account is needed.
What do I need to open them?
You can use Word and Excel, LibreOffice on a computer, or Google Docs and Google Sheets in a browser. The alternatives are free. Any PDF reader opens the guides. See download help.
What if it is not right for us?
Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general HR information and a working method. It is not written to any one state unless the page says so. Where a decision turns on the law, use qualified counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.
Who may use the files?
One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.
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