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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.

Mentioned by

Michael Bungay-Stanier

Mentioned in 20 episodes

Mentioned by

Michael Bungay-Stanier

to highlight the importance of understanding the landscape when starting a new role.

170 snips

740: How to Lead Organizational Change, with Michael Bungay Stanier

Mentioned by

Saagar Enjeti

when discussing books about pregnancy and childbirth.

45 snips

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Recommended by

Harry Stebbings

as a helpful guide for new leaders.

43 snips

20 Growth: Viral Loops; How To Create and Sustain Them, Why Interviews for Product and Growth Hires are BS and What To Do Instead, Mastering the Onboarding Process; Structuring the First 90 Days with Adam Fishman, Former Head of Growth @ Lyft

Mentioned by

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

Patrick Bet David

among other books on personal development and leadership.

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Behind Patrick Bet-David’s $500M Net Worth

Recommended by

Emma Bostian

as a useful refresher for those starting a new job or moving into a new role.

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Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager

Recommended by

Srinath Kuruvadi

as a helpful resource for building relationships early in a new role.

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Influencing without authority: What every engineering leader can learn from security w/ Srinath Kuruvadi #227

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'.

24 snips

Elevate Classics: Michael Watkins, Author Of The First 90 Days

Mentioned by

Ebi Atawodi

when discussing how she onboards into any role.

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This Vision Playbook Will Change YouTube and Your Life | Ebi Atawodi

Recommended by

Ryan Hawk

as a helpful resource for individuals transitioning into leadership roles.

16 snips

180: Michael Watkins - The First 90 Days: How To Ensure Success In Your New Role

Mentioned by

Elyse Holladay

as a book offering strategies for succeeding in new leadership roles.

15 snips

Help, I'm starting a new design system job! with Amy Ogg — #11

Recommended by

Brian Reavell

for those in transformation roles to secure quick wins.

15 snips

Private Equity’s GTM Wake-Up Call: Talent, Segmentation & the $500M Mistake

Mentioned by

Neil Barrie

as a book not specifically written for CMOs, leading to the creation of the Thrive Guide.

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CMO masterclass & how to grow billion dollar brands with PepsiCo CMO Jane Wakely and Neil Barrie

Mentioned by

Alison Beard

when discussing advice for new leadership roles and onboarding.

When You’re Pushed Outside Your Comfort Zone

Michael Bungay-Stanier

references this book on being successful in a new role, emphasizing building relationships and getting small wins.

The Blueprint for Better Client and Team Relationships with Author Michael Bungay Stanier

Recommended by Adam Fishman to understand how to onboard new hires effectively.

20VC: When to Make Your First Growth Hire? Senior or Junior? How To Onboard Them? How To Monitor Their Progress? from Growth Leaders @ Facebook, Instagram, Lyft, Instacart, Miro and more

Mentioned by

Nathan Riley

as a book about postpartum care.

What Hospitals Have Wrong About Childbirth, The Truth About Natural Childbirth, Fertility-Enhancing Methods, A Plant Medicine Bonus Debate & Much More

Recommended by

Jane Baecher

as a helpful resource and a mindset shift for postpartum.

998| Two Very Different Hospital Births and Postpartum Experiences + Having Your Husband as your Doula - Jane Baecher

Mentioned by

Eileen Santos Rosete

as a book about postpartum care.

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Recommended by Frances Frei, though she notes it has 'a male lens', as a helpful resource for starting a new job.

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