The first 90 days: Critical success strategies for New Leaders at all levels

Michael Watkins provided a road map for new managers who lead organizations in transition, explained the types of transitions firms undergo, and detailed the actions mangers should take to maximize the initial phase of the process. Eight challenges face managers in this context. He or she should "promote yourself . . .accelerate your learning . . . match strategy to situation . . . negotiate success . . . achieve alignment . . . build your team . . . create coalitions" (p. 212).

Watkins, M. (2003). The first 90 days: Critical success strategies for new leaders at all levels. Boston, MA: Harvard Business School Press.