The First 100 Days Checklist

Everything You Need to Do in Your First 100 Days, On One Page

No theory. No overthinking. No wasted time.
Just a clear, structured checklist of what to do, and when to do it, so you can start delivering impact from day one.

Why This Exists

When you step into a CPO role, you need to know:

  • What to prioritise first
  • What can wait
  • What actually drives results in the first 30, 60 and 90 days

Because getting those early decisions wrong costs you:

  • Time
  • Credibility
  • Momentum

This checklist keeps you focused on what matters.

What You Get

  • A one-page 100-day checklist you can use immediately
  • Clear priorities for days 1-30, 30-60 and 60-90
  • Key actions across strategy, team, sourcing and stakeholders
  • A simple way to track whether you’re making real progress

Built for Speed, Not Reading Time

This isn’t something you “go through”, but something you:

  • Keep on your desk
  • Refer to daily
  • Use to sense-check your priorities

So you can move faster and with more confidence.

Stop Guessing. Start Executing.

If you’re stepping into a CPO role and want immediate direction on what to do next, download the checklist and get your first 100 days mapped out in minutes.

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CPO Playbook

Want the Full Playbook?

The checklist gives you the actions. The playbook gives you the thinking behind them.

Written by a former CPO, it expands the 30-60-90 day framework into a practical, real-world guide covering strategic alignment, quick wins, team and talent, stakeholder management, governance and sourcing priorities.

If you want more than a list, if you want context, sequencing, and clarity on what not to waste time on, the full playbook is your next step.

Hear It From CPOs Who’ve Done It

Theory is helpful. Experience is better.

We’ve gathered lessons from procurement leaders who have navigated their own first 100 days: what worked, what surprised them and what they would do differently.

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The First 100 Days Checklist

The checklist is split into three time blocks: 30, 60 and 90 days, and covers what to tackle across strategy, people, sourcing, relationships and risk. It’s fast to use, easy to share and built for real-world pressure.