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- Did you know there's a specific 'breakeven point' for every new leader, and reaching it sooner could be the difference between total success and a career-stalling failure?
- Have you ever wondered why applying the exact strategies that made you successful in your last job could actually be the very thing that causes you to fail in your new one?
- What’s the secret to securing 'early wins' that build enough momentum to silence your critics and guarantee your influence within just 90 days?
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Key Takeaways from The First 90 Days
- Understand the concept of the break-even point and discover strategies to reach the stage where you contribute more value than you consume as quickly as possible.
- Learn how to secure meaningful early wins to build immediate credibility and avoid common transition traps that can quickly erode your team's trust.
- Discover why you must create an intentional mental breaking point to successfully let go of past responsibilities and fully embrace the unique demands of your new role.
- Master the art of self-assessment by identifying whether you naturally gravitate toward technical, cultural, or political problems, and learn to develop leadership ambidexterity.
- Find out how to diagnose your new business environment using the five-part STARS model so you can perfectly match your leadership strategy to the specific situation you are inheriting.
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The First 90 Days
Significance of Transition+
The Core Balance+
Systematic Learning+
Intense Self-Assessment+
Quiz — Test Your Understanding
Question 1 of 5
What is the central, somewhat counterintuitive insight for new leaders during their first 90 days?
Question 2 of 5
Why did Allison's initial approach with the new software launch team fail?
Question 3 of 5
According to the text, what is a primary cause of most early leadership failures in a new role?
Question 4 of 5
What did Allison discover about her own leadership style when she engaged in self-reflection?
Question 5 of 5
How can a new leader's attitude toward learning directly impact their relationship with a new team?
The First 90 Days — Full Chapter Overview
- 1Recommendation
- 21 — The Window That Defines the Role
- 32 — Leave the Old Job Behind
- 43 — Learn Before You Move
- 54 — Diagnose the Playing Field
- 65 — Make the Boss Relationship Work
- 76 — Wins That Build Momentum
- 87 — Design the System
- 98 — Choose and Shape the Team
- 109 — Power Beyond Authority
- 1110 — Keep Your Balance
- 1211 — Make Transitions a Company Capability
The First 90 Days Summary & Overview
The First 90 Days (2006) maps out the critical transition period for any business leader taking on a new role. It offers comprehensive and practical strategies for surviving – and thriving – past the first three months.
Who Should Listen to The First 90 Days?
- Business leaders tackling a new role
- Aspiring leaders preparing for their next move
- Anyone looking to reduce their vulnerabilities as a leader
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