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


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as a book that focuses on helping people navigate crucial early periods in new leadership roles.


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as a helpful resource for individuals transitioning into leadership roles.

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as a helpful resource and a mindset shift for postpartum.

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as a book about postpartum care.

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as a fantastic book about postpartum traditions, specifically Chinese medicine.

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as a helpful resource for navigating leadership transitions.


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as an oldie but a goodie, as she was coming into a new manager role.


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for personal and professional growth, especially for new managers.

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