by Michael D. Watkins
Published
May 14, 2013
Pages
304 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Kindle
$16.14
Hardcover
$16.99
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Named one of 100 Leadership & Success Books to Read in a Lifetime by Amazon Editors The world’s most trusted guide for leaders in transition Transitions are a critical time for leaders. In fact, most agree that moving into a new role is the biggest challenge a manager will face. While transitions offer a chance to start fresh and make needed changes in an organization, they also place leaders in a position of acute vulnerability.
Missteps made during the crucial first three months in a new role can jeopardize or even derail your success. In this updated and expanded version of the international bestseller The First 90 Days , Michael D. Watkins offers proven strategies for conquering the challenges of transitionsno matter where you are in your career.
Watkins, a noted expert on leadership transitions and adviser to senior leaders in all types of organizations, also addresses today’s increasingly demanding professional landscape, where managers face not only more frequent transitions but also steeper expectations once they step into their new jobs. By walking you through every aspect of the transition scenario, Watkins identifies the most common pitfalls new leaders encounter and provides the tools and strategies you need to avoid them. You’ll learn how to secure critical early wins, an important first step in establishing yourself in your new role.
Each chapter also includes checklists, practical tools, and self-assessments to help you assimilate key lessons and apply them to your own situation. Whether you’re starting a new job, being promoted from within, embarking on an overseas assignment, or being tapped as CEO, how you manage your transition will determine whether you succeed or fail. Use this book as your trusted guide.
In today's fast-paced world, starting a new role can be daunting. 'The First 90 Days' serves as an indispensable guide for professionals looking to hit the ground running and make a powerful impression. Offering actionable strategies that bridge the gap from initiation to execution, this book is the ultimate resource for harnessing potential and achieving success within the critical first months.
Accelerate transition into new roles by following structured steps for success. Build robust relationships within the organization to increase influence and impact. Develop a strategic results-oriented plan and avoid common pitfalls.
Navigating new roles and responsibilities is tough especially in the first 90 days. This pivotal period significantly impacts long-term success. 'The First 90 Days' presents an extensively updated approach for accelerating learning and delivering results quickly.
The author outlines practical strategies for achieving goals and establishing credibility in any new position. Gain insight into corporate dynamics by harnessing this essential guide. Readers will learn to align personal objectives with organizational goals for maximum achievement.
It emphasizes understanding company culture and creating positive workplace dynamics which significantly contribute to successful transitions. This updated edition incorporates modern business challenges offering fresh perspectives for thriving in complex environments. By implementing adaptive strategies and mindset shifts readers can enhance decision-making skills and drive favorable outcomes rapidly.
Every professional's toolkit should include these crucial insights.
What makes this book remarkable is its focus on actionable step-by-step strategies This provides a clear roadmap to success for professionals at all levels ensuring clarity and focus in early transitions The author's practical insights into identifying mapping and navigating organizational landscapes empower readers to build influence effectively This fosters seamless integration into new roles and boosts confidence By addressing contemporary corporate challenges the book equips readers with tools for thriving in dynamic environments It continually proves its value offering lasting lessons and strategies adaptable to various situations.
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978-1422188613
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Based on 11109 ratings
A coworker told me about this book and there’s a lot of things that are applicable. I like it so much. I ended up getting the audiobook and listen to it to and from work from time to time as a refresher.
The Science of Business Transitions! It's absolutely amazing! I have never had the pleasure of reading something so extensive and fact based. This has truly brought understanding to crucial mistakes I have been making in my career. I feel much more confident as a leader and as an entrepreneur. GREAT BOOK!
This book was ok, but kind of states the obvious. No real "aha" ideas. Additionally ,everyone loves a good 3-60-90 day plan, but the reality is you get thrown into the fire on day one and all your plans get thrown out the window.
While a lot of this is common sense, it is laid out in a very orderly fashion that can help the person in transition pay attention to the various aspects of that process. The STARS tool of types of leadership needed was very helpful in both assessing the situation and considering how that impacts transition.
This is incredible book if you want to move up in your current place of employment or look for other opportunities! It gives you so many different perspectives! When going into my role I had this idea of how I was going to “shake things up”! Luckily I read the book prior to starting and gave me such a more insightful way to look at things! I am more successful bc of this book!
This book is full of nuggets of wisdom from a top-tier consultant for onboarding and transition programs in Fortune 500 companies. It is focused on developing an action plan for the first 90 days of any executive in a new role. I recommend doing the exercises as we do not actually take the time to pause and reflect on what is going on in our day-to-day, besides a couple of actionable key insights will appear. CAVEAT: many parts of the book might not apply to you depending on the type of situation you are in at the moment of reading it, hence, this is a go to book as transitions become more common in today's business world.
Great topics and strategies for starting a new job. An engaging read and novel concepts for breaking up the first 90 days of starting a new position. Addresses being hired with a new company, as well as promotion within the same company. I wish I read this 10 years ago, highly recommend.
Very well written and well thought out. Great resource for anyone going through any type of transition and those who want to take their leadership to the next level.