The First 90 Days
Michael Watkins
The First 90 Days
by Michael Watkins
Proven strategies for getting up to speed faster and smarter in any new leadership role, with frameworks for diagnosing situations and building early wins.
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🎯 Problems This Book Solves
- • Starting a new role without a clear plan
- • Making mistakes that damage credibility early on
- • Failing to understand the political landscape
- • Not securing early wins to build momentum
- • Applying the wrong approach to the situation type
💡 What You'll Learn
- ✓ How to diagnose the business situation (STARS model)
- ✓ Strategies for securing early wins without overreaching
- ✓ Building effective relationships with key stakeholders
- ✓ Accelerating learning in a new role
- ✓ Negotiating success with your new boss
My Take
Michael Watkins provides a practical roadmap for leadership transitions. The STARS model (Start-up, Turnaround, Accelerated Growth, Realignment, Sustaining Success) helps you adapt your approach to the specific situation.
Essential reading before any significant role change, whether internal or at a new company.