The First 90 Days

By Michael D. Watkins

Categories: Business & Money

The First 90 Days, by Harvard Business School professor Michael D. Watkins, is a guide for managers and executives moving into new roles, whether through promotion, a new employer or an overseas posting. First published in 2003, the book argues that early actions largely decide whether a leader succeeds. Watkins sets out strategies for accelerating learning, matching strategy to the situation, securing early wins, building relationships with a new boss and forming alliances.

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