Author: Watkins, Michael 1956-
Publication year: c2003.
Language: English
Call Number HD57.7 .W38 2003
Media class: Book
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Harvard Business School Press
ISBN: 1591391105 9781591391104
Notes:
"This book is your road map for taking charge in your first 90 days in a new job."--Preface, p. xi.
Extent: xvi, 253 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Description: "Written by noted leadership transition expert Michael Watkins, The First 90 Days outlines proven strategies that will dramatically shorten the time it takes to reach what Watkins calls the "breakeven point": the point at which your organization needs you as much as you need the job. Based on three years of research into leadership transitions at all levels and hands-on work designing transition programs for top companies."--Jacket.
Introduction: the first 90 days -- 1. Promote yourself -- 2. Accelerate your learning -- 3. Match strategy to situation -- 4. Secure early wins -- 5. Negotiate success -- 6. Achieve alignment -- 7. Build your team -- 8. Create coalitions -- 9. Keep your balance -- 10. Expedite everyone -- Conclusion: Beyond sink or swim.