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The First 90 Days
Book • 2003
In 'The First 90 Days,' Michael D. Watkins provides a comprehensive guide for leaders transitioning into new roles.
The book emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, accelerating the learning process, achieving early victories, and achieving alignment within the organization.
Watkins outlines ten fundamental principles, including preparing oneself for the new role, understanding the organizational architecture, building a high-performance team, and influencing key stakeholders.
The book is designed to help leaders avoid common pitfalls and achieve early successes, thereby enhancing their credibility and effectiveness within the organization.
The book emphasizes the importance of self-preparation, accelerating the learning process, achieving early victories, and achieving alignment within the organization.
Watkins outlines ten fundamental principles, including preparing oneself for the new role, understanding the organizational architecture, building a high-performance team, and influencing key stakeholders.
The book is designed to help leaders avoid common pitfalls and achieve early successes, thereby enhancing their credibility and effectiveness within the organization.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Michael Bungay-Stanier to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.
Michael Bungay-Stanier to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.
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740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier
Mentioned by 
Michael Watkins as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.
Michael Watkins as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.
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How to Navigate a Leadership Transition
Mentioned by Robert Glazer as the author of multiple books on leadership changes, including 'The First 90 Days' and 'The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking'.
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Elevate Classics: Michael Watkins, Author Of The First 90 Days
Recommended by Adam Fishman to understand how to onboard new hires effectively.
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Mentioned by 
Kurt Nikish in the introduction, highlighting its relevance to starting new leadership roles.
Kurt Nikish in the introduction, highlighting its relevance to starting new leadership roles.
Taking on a Senior Leadership Role Remotely
Mentioned by Therese Dansby as a fantastic book about postpartum traditions, specifically Chinese medicine.
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