S2E10: The First 90 Days of Transition with Michael Watkins

Text Jason @ Leadership Voyage

Michael Watkins came on the show to talk about a variety of topics related to transitioning into a new role. You can find Michael at:
www.genesisadvisers.com (Website)
https://news.genesisadvisers.com/ (News Page)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldwatkins/ (LinkedIn)

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The Importance of Transitions 

• we go through so many of them
• they're times when there's a lot at stake
• oftentimes there's an overlay of multiple transitions at once

Clean Break During Transition

• two roles in parallel is too tough
• the point of transitioning at all is to move to the new role
• usually the difficulties are the result of poor planning
• wrap thing up in your old job quickly

Promotions

• delegation looks different after a promotion
• you're now communicating from a distance
• you might be leading former peers

Onboarding at a New Company

• usually this is a lateral move
• culture and politics are usually the reason for failure here, not competence

STARS Framework

• Startup, Turnaround, Accelerated growth, Realignment, Sustained success
• understanding which context is important

Culture

• layers of values, behaviors, and language
• real values don't necessarily match what's written on the walls  

 Learning

• gain actionable insight asap in your new role
• have a living learning agenda
• identify sources of actionable insight
• be systematic in asking questions
• active listening is a critical skill

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Michael Watkins has spent the past two decades working with leaders, both corporate and public, as they transition to new roles, negotiate the future of their organizations, and craft their legacy as leaders. A recognized expert in his field, he ranked among Thinkers50’s top fifty management influencers globally in 2019. He is the best-selling author of The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, the globally acknowledged handbook for leadership and career transitions, which recently earned the accolade of Amazon’s Top 100 Leadership Books. He is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the IMD Business School in Switzerland and previously served on the faculty at INSEAD and Harvard University, where he earned his PhD in Decision Sciences.

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voice: by Ayanna Gallant
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