The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels (Your Coach in a Box) | 
 enlarge | Author: Michael Watkins
Publisher: Your Coach in a Box
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 70772
Format: Audiobook, Unabridged
Media: Audio CD
Edition: Unabridged
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Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 1596590440
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.4
EAN: 9781596590441
ASIN: 1596590440
Publication Date: June 6, 2006
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The window of opportunity in a new position is a short one; according to career transition expert Michael Watkins, a new leader has 90 days to determine his success or failure on the job. In THE FIRST 90 DAYS,Watkins offers a practical, proven-effective guide for anyone moving into a new professional role. Whatever the stage of the listeners career, whether starting a new position or just adding additional responsibilities, these techniques can insure that this critical transition period proceeds quickly, smoothly and effectively. Drawing on both real-world examples and his groundbreaking research on leadership, Watkins provides a framework for success in all stages of the process, including: Diagnosing the new situation Crafting winning transition strategies Taking charge quickly and authoritatively Building teams and coalitions Securing early wins Avoiding the most common pitfalls Laying the groundwork for long-term success A breakthrough personal and professional survival guide, THE FIRST 90 DAYS will speak to self-help listeners across the career spectrum.
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Good Overview and Framework May 26, 2008
This book offers a good overview and framework for how best to approach the "first 90 days" in a new role. Different strategies and tactics are presented based on different job scenarios (e.g. start-up versus established company).
I found this book useful as a reference for areas of focus, and overall process, in the context of a new role. The only drawback, in my opinion, to this publication is some non-critical material interspersed throughout the book.
The central points and frameworks are found in various parts of the book and some of the supporting material is not critical to conveying the meaningful and useful messages of the book.
Extra content notwithstanding, this is a good book for anyone taking on a new role or working with others transitioning into a new role.
Indispensable reference book May 9, 2008
I used the book for coaching C level/mid level executives at their new jobs. I also had some of them read the book. The book works. Its simple, concise and focused on getting you through the first 90 days at your new job and leveraging the most of your situation. If applied properly the principles depicted in the book will help your career. Good job Watkins. Jim Kayalar is a Certified Management Consultant with the Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC-USA) with 20 plus years of experience in a myriad of industries. Jim Kayalar is the managing director and founder of Business Tune Up.
 Good for CEO or first time supervisor April 30, 2008
Clear and concise action plan. Helps you think before just jumping in and running in circles.
 Read first chapter eagerly, than lost interest April 7, 2008
Good idea, looks good on book shelf in office :) But lost interest after 1st chapter...
food for thought, but not a panacea March 27, 2008
This book is in a long tradition of 'expanded' magazine articles. There's more than enough content for an outstanding journal article, but when the concept is turned into a book, it's a bit thin. A least this example of the genre hasn't been hopelessly padded, so it gets one star for having some good ideas, a star for not wasting its readers' time (presumably more valuable in this context than the few dollars they spend on the book), a half star for not pretending to be more than it is (i.e., no claim to being the 30 second solution to all the problems any executive has ever had or will have) and a half star for being a fair value proposition.
Incidentally, I gave a copy of this book to my son (he's a couple of years out of college and had just received his first promotion at a General Electric subsidiary) and his reaction was that its really intended for managers a few years further into their careers. I think he's right.
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