The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels | Michael Watkins | Great for any new job!

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	The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels Michael Watkins Harvard Business School Press, 2003 - 208 pages average customer review:based on 76 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Good way to get prepared

It just makes sense, and is very thorough. Many things I would not have thought about, or gotten around to thinking about - we live in such a fast paced world that it would have been a challenge to do. Luckily, I had a cross country trip, so this gave me the time to read this book and compile my "list" of notes and apply them to my upcoming job change. Bottom line - many good new perspectives that I simply would not have thought of. Highly recommended.

Great for any new job!

Nothing earth-shattering, but a great book that helps you focus on what you need to do to succeed in your new job -- things to think about, things to do, thinks to be weary of, and thinks not to do. A great guide to motivate you to develop a plan, rather than hapharzadly start your new job.

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Managing transitions

Darwinian, or sink or swim transition management is a poor strategy for developing leaders. Michael Watkins proposes the 'STaRS' model, which translated into four situations: sustaining success, turnaround, realignment, and start-up. Matching right strategy to each situation is key. How you position yourself with the team, with your boss, and even your own mental self will make or break or your career. The author walks through all of these steps offering numerous examples and great commentary - this book will not guarantee success, but it may well relieve some of the stress associated with the transition.

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