The First 90 Days

Expert Interview With Michael Watkins (32 minutes)


Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins is a leadership development consultant and professor, and author of the book, "The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting up to Speed Faster and Smarter."

In this 32-minute interview with Mind Tools' Rachel Salaman, he outlines a framework that people can use when they take on a new leadership role.

During this discussion, you'll learn:

  • How you can succeed in a new leadership role, either in your existing organization, or in a new company.
  • About the importance of early impressions, and how you can establish yourself quickly in your new role.
  • Why you need to make an effort to understand the "cultural norms" of your new organization.

Mind Tools Club Expert Interviews are in-depth interviews with world experts in key areas of management and personal development. They're available as podcast interviews on your PC or iPod/MP3 player, and as transcripts.

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