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The First 90 Days

Expert Interview With Michael Watkins (32 minutes)

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.