Identify supporters, opponents, and convincibles Pursue good marks from those whose opinions your boss respectsĭesign organizational architecture (strategy, structure, systems, skills, and culture)Identify misalignments (skills and strategy, systems and strategy, structure and systems)Avoid common traps Negotiate timelines for diagnosis and action planningĪim for early wins in areas important to the boss Take 100% responsibility for making the relationship workĬlarity mutual expectations early and often Plan for 5 conversations (situational diagnosis, expectations, style, resources, and personal development)ĭon’t stay awayDon’t surprise your bossDon’t approach your boss only with problems I use the map to help remind me how to implement The First 90 Days, and to check where I’m at in terms of applying proven practices for effectiveness on the job: ItemĮstablish a clear breakpointAssess your vulnerabilitiesWatch out for your strengthsĭefine your learning agendaIdentify the best sources of insightCreate a learning planĭiagnose the business situationUnderstand the historyIdentify challenges and opportunitiesĪdopt 4-D Development (managerial functions, geographic regions, career cross-roads, and STARS business situations)Īvoid common trapsMake waves of changeEstablish long-term goalsįocus on business priorities and behavioral changes Here is a map of the key practices for new job success, according to Michael Watkins. This sets the stage for your credibility, as well as forces you to build effective relationships within your ecosystem. Basically, you are learning the lay of the land, while creating momentum, and making impact. According to Michael Watkins, the backbone of The First 90 Days is: To be effective in applying The First 90 Days, you need to know what the backbone of The First 90 Days actually is. That’s the hart of the plan and it helps you stay grounded, identify wins, and chart your progress against a meaningful map. Notice the key theme: Priorities, Goals, Milestones, Outputs, and your manager’s feedback. This is my distillation of the 90 Day Plan for new job success. Adoption of a standard framework for accelerating transitions can yield big returns for organizations.Transitions are a crucible for leadership development and should be managed accordingly.The overriding goal in a transition is to build momentum by creating virtuous cycles that build credibility and by avoiding getting caught in vicious cycles that damage credibility.There are systematic methods that leaders can employ to both lessen the likelihood of failure and reach the breakeven point faster.The root causes of transition failure always lie in a pernicious interaction between the situation, with its opportunities and pitfalls, and the individual, with his or her strengths and vulnerabilities.The good news is the framework is a friend for life and will serve you well.Īccording to Michael Watkins, the five fundamental propositions form the foundation of the approach to transition acceleration: It’s a powerful framework that takes a lot of practice to really learn how to do well. Note that even with my cheat sheet, I still need to regularly dive deep into the book so I can really understand the “why”, the “how”, the “when” and make the most of the habits and practices. It’s my cheat sheets and my notes on how to turn it into action. I figured that what I put together would be helpful for a broader audience, so here is my playbook for actually putting The First 90 Days into practice. I planned to share what I’ve learned in applying The First 90 Days at Microsoft at our book club at work, affectionately named, “Tribal Word.” I didn’t get to attend, because I’m in the thick of things and living The First 90 Days It’s the corporate warrior’s playbook for success. It’s one of the best books that demystifies what it means to be effective in terms of self-leadership, team-leadership, and organizational leadership. It helps whether you lead teams or are a one-man band. The beauty is, The First 90 Days really helps you thrive on the job whether you are new to the job, or have had the job for a while. Rather than “sink or swim”, it’s a systematic way to survive and thrive in your new role. The First 90 Days is basically a survivor’s guide for leaders in how to hit the ground running when they start a new job. Maybe you’ve you read The First 90 Days, but the real question is, how do you “do” The First 90 Days? The Survivor’s Guide for Success at Your New Job Have you read The First 90 Days, by Michael Watkins? I can sit and look at it for hours.” - Jerome K.
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