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.


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface
Acknowledgments

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
Notes
Recommended Reading
Index
About the Author