The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (716 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1422188612 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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His wisdom, and research, has helped many masterfully onboard into new positions.” ForbesWatkins has taken a rather prosaic proposition (first impressions count) and built around it a handbook that grown-ups can use in business, particularly in times of change and transition.” Idealog (New Zealand)A useful addition to leadership studies collections.” Choice magazineThe First 90 Days is a rich source of material for any executive coach and of course any uncoached executive. I highly recommend it.” Coaching TodayThe First 90 Days and its digital counterpart serve as valued resources for leaders just stepping into a critical new rolewhen first impressions matter so much, and every word or deed can tip the scale of public opinion.” T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development)No business holdi
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. 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. 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. 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. You’ll learn how
JustinHoca said Must-read for any manager or new employee. This is a really useful book filled with sage advice for anyone assuming a leadership position, particularly as a former outsider to the organization. It's filled with reminders that you don't walk in with "the answer," that instead winning the trust and respect of your cohorts is a learning process that you should begin with great intensity. The first half of the book relates directly to someone who is assuming a management role, the next quarter of the book is about what to do as a new employee serving under a boss or bosses (perhaps as a mid-level manager). The last bit of the book gives a brief introduction to s. How and why the first 90 days in a new leadership position can sometimes seem like 90 minutes Robert Morris This is a revised and updated edition of a book I read when it was published in 2003. Although much has (and hasn't) happened in the business world since then, Michael Watkins' insights are (if anything) even more relevant and more valuable now than they were then because the actions taken by those in a new role, especially one with more challenging leadership responsibilities, will largely determine whether they succeed or fail. "When leaders derail," Watkins notes, "their problems can almost always be traced to vicious cycles that developed in the first few months on the job." Ninety percent of those whom Watkins . A must have for getting to results quickly in a new organization! This book is a must read for anyone transitioning into a new job or moving up into a new role at their current job. Clear, concise method for getting results without being a disruptor to innovation in the organization. I actually recommend this book to military looking to transition into the civilian employment market as a way to plan their transition in a methodical manner. I have received a lot of positive feedback from those who made the transition!