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The First 90 Days, Updated and Expanded: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter Hardcover – 1 June 2013

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The First 90 Days has become the bestselling, globally acknowledged bible of leadership and career transitions. In this updated and expanded 10th anniversary edition, author and expert Michael Watkins gives you the keys to successfully negotiating your next move, whether you're on-boarding into a new company, being promoted internally, or embarking on an international assignment.

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Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press; Rev edition (1 June 2013)
Language : English
Hardcover : 304 pages
ISBN-10 : 1422188612
ISBN-13 : 978-1422188613
Dimensions : 14.61 x 3.18 x 21.59 cm

Best Sellers Rank: 7,294 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 13 in Business Management Textbooks
- 64 in Job Satisfaction
- 175 in Job Hunting & Career Guides

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"His wisdom, and research, has helped many masterfully onboard into new positions." -- Forbes.com

"Watkins has taken a rather prosaic proposition (first impressions count) and built around it a handbook that grown-ups can use in business, particularly in times of change and transition." -- Idealog (New Zealand)

"A useful addition to leadership studies collections." -- Choice magazine

"The First 90 Days is a rich source of material for any executive coach and of course any uncoached executive. I highly recommend it." -- Coaching Today

"The First 90 Days and its digital counterpart serve as valued resources for leaders just stepping into a critical new role--when first impressions matter so much, and every word or deed can tip the scale of public opinion." -- T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development)

"No business holding should be without this expanded coverage." -- Midwest Book Review

"Any person who gets a new job or promotion or position, can use this book to be more effective in the first 3 months on the job.... It is no doubt that [The First 90 Days] has lasting-power and will remain popular and useful for many years to come." -- 800 CEO READ

"...packed with practical suggestions for how to successfully navigate through new scenarios." -- GuruFocus.com

"In his seminal book The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins advises that, as a leader in the first 90 days of a new leadership role, you should promote yourself, accelerate your learning, match your strategy to the situation, and create coalitions." -- FastCompany.com

"a superb guide" -- Globe & Mail

About the Author

Michael D. Watkins is a cofounder of Genesis Advisers, a leadership development consultancy that specializes in the design of onboarding and transition acceleration solutions, workshops, and coaching for Fortune 500 companies.

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Ray B

A well balanced and practical read

Reviewed in Australia on 28 November 2017

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Michael Watkins has used his valuable learning and a selection of great examples to reprexent the key learning areas. Tools and tables are valid and easily deployable.

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Kristina

Great read!

Reviewed in Australia on 29 June 2020

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Highly recommend for anyone starting a new job.

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Petal

Preventative maintenance for me

Reviewed in Australia on 12 January 2018

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I read this every few years to refresh myself on what is a good approach to on boarding and transition.

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Nick

one of the best business books I've read

Reviewed in Australia on 25 March 2015

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Amazing book, for managers at all levels, and all stages regardless of whether or not they are about to start a new position.

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Theresa tapara

Old fashioned

Reviewed in Australia on 9 October 2015

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Same old same old very old not relevant in 21 at century when work is contracted and project based

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Asaad Ibrraheem

Five Stars

Reviewed in Australia on 29 September 2015

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Robert997

A real help

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 February 2019

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Starting a new role is always an anxious time. I wanted to present a considered and structured approach, and sought suitable literature to learn best practice. This book provides a comprehensive guide to starting a new role, but if anything I think it's a bit too long and labours the point. I was hoping for more of a template with critical areas to cover, but after 200 pages, much is repeated, it's padded with overlapping 'case studies' and it becomes tedious to finish. But all credit to the author for what has probably become the leading reference in this area.

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Tara Halliday

Sometimes it's not impostor syndrome

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2020

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About 5% of the leaders who seek help from me about imposter syndrome, don't have imposter syndrome at all.
They are really lacking the skill of starting a new role.

Because good leadership is often considered a 'natural talent', wrongly I might add, these leaders think it's just them, that they're not a good enough leader. It causes huge stress and holds them back from stellar careers.

For these leaders, I always recommend 'The First 90 Days' because the book's implicit message is 'leadership is a skill'. I'm grateful for that.

But more importantly, Michael Watkins lays out a framework and a strategy for excellence in a leadership transition. Even 'soft skills' like company cutlure and politics.
Fabulous book, and if you're starting a new role, read it now.

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Bobs

Third time purchasing this book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 January 2020

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Due to moving countries and leaving behind my books each time I have had to purchase this book yet again. That goes to say something about it though. For anyone changing roles within a company or externally, I would highly recommend reading or in some cases, like mine, re reading the first 90 days. It will help remind you what it's like to restart and keep you on the rails.

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Mr. G. P. Deadman

Can reduce time to break-even by as much as 40%

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2020

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Transitioning to a new role can cause anxiety and stress for weeks, but this book by Michael Watkins helps diagnose your situations, define the core challenges, and design plans to create momentum which results in a more successful and comfortable transition.

Hundreds of thousands of leaders have benefited from this approach, which independent research has shown reduces time to break-even by as much as 40%.

The book includes case studies of failed transitions and clearly explains how to avoid them by preparing yourself, setting your boundaries, listening, learning, collobrating, creating alliances, securing early wins and managing yourself.

"Effective leaders strike the right balance between doing (making things happen) and being (observing and reflecting)"...

...this nugget from the book is equally true even when you're not transitioning to a new role.

I'd definitely recommend this book.

catholic reader

Food for thought,

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 January 2017

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Clearly written, even for those who do not read 'management studies', well reasoned, and in many places is well aware of the realities that face any Manager. Provides thoughtful and clear advice on how to plan an effective 'on boarding'. I also believe, and I am sure the author expects that executive level readers should clearly possess the ability to adapt the procedures , policies, plans and advice given to their own circumstances. However, I would also echo other reviewers, despite making some clear allowance for realities, this book is best suited to chief excecutives, rather than those limited to what they can change at middle management in 'legacy ridden' companies. Food for thought, but not quite the 'holy grail', its apparent belief that it is only detracts from its effectiveness.

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