Michael D. Watkins

Michael D. Watkins is a renowned author and expert in leadership and organizational development. He is best known for his work on leadership transitions and is the author of the bestselling book 'The First 90 Days'.

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  1. 1. The First 90 Days

    Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter

    This insightful guide offers a strategic framework for leaders transitioning into new roles, emphasizing the importance of the first three months in establishing a foundation for long-term success. It provides practical advice on how to quickly understand the new environment, build effective relationships, and secure early wins to create momentum. By focusing on key principles such as learning, aligning, and delivering results, the book equips readers with the tools to navigate the challenges of leadership transitions and accelerate their impact in any organization.

  2. 2. The Six Disciplines Of Strategic Thinking

    This book lays out six core disciplines designed to help leaders and managers develop practical habits and tools for thinking strategically: expanding and reframing the way problems are seen, rigorously generating and testing options, aligning resources and people behind chosen directions, and iterating as conditions change. It emphasizes questioning assumptions, using structured analysis and creative insight to spot opportunities and risks, communicating priorities clearly, and creating routines that turn strategic thinking into repeatable organizational practices so that insight is translated into sustained action.

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