The first 90 days

Key Insights from "The First 90 Days" by Michael D. Watkins

1. Transition failures: Many transitions fail due to lack of preparation, understanding, and strategy.
2. Accelerate your learning: You need to understand the new organization’s structure, culture, and politics quickly.
3. Match strategy to situation: Different situations require different strategies. Watkins outlines four common business situations a leader may find themselves in: start-up, turnaround, realignment, and sustaining success.
4. Secure early wins: Early successes build credibility and create momentum. They create virtuous cycles that help you to build credibility and secure resources.
5. Negotiate success: You need to figure out how to build...

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