Purpose

Use this worksheet in your first week to capture an honest snapshot of where you (and the marketing function) stand today. It feeds directly into your 90‑Day Game Plan.

How to use

Block 45–60 minutes of focused time. Answer each prompt candidly. If you don’t know an answer, note who or what can help you find it.

New‑Leader Self‑Assessment Worksheet

1. What success looks like after 90 days:

2. Understanding the Business

Area Your current understanding (1‑10) Evidence / Notes Source to validate
Business model
Revenue targets
Funding & runway
Competitive landscape
Product roadmap

3. Marketing Foundations Check

| Discipline | Current health  (Green / Amber / Red) | Biggest gap | First step to improve | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Brand positioning | | | | | Messaging & value prop | | | | | Website & CRO | | | | | Demand generation | | | | | Retention & lifecycle | | | | | Data & analytics | | | |

4. Personal Strengths & Blind‑Spots

Top 3 strengths I bring to the role

Top 3 development areas to watch