bookishkash's review against another edition
Read this since I am starting a new job next week. Some good pointers but aimed towards people in leadership positions.
whitmc's review against another edition
4.0
Good book for, well, starting a new job. Nothing is rocket science, but everything you need to think about is all in one place. It's easy to reference and a great reminder of things you need to do, other than the items on your to-do list, in order to succeed in a new role.
toddgrotenhuis's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
dorothy_gale's review against another edition
4.0
All kinds of things I would do differently. Wish I had this book a couple years ago. I'm glad I have access to worksheets because there are a lot of assignments.
valedeoro's review against another edition
informative
3.75
Good recommendations on how to structure your first three months in a new role, including practical advice on which conversations and discovery to prioritize and how not to lose momentum. If you are changing jobs - recommended reading.
nellleo's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the immediate applicability of the approaches and recommendations, and found the book timely as I read it when starting a new job. It does follow the HBR style of writing, so if you’re used to those it’ll be a quick read. I found that I’ve often went back to the list of questions at the end of each chapter and used them to guide discussions related to strategy or resource management.
wwatts1734's review against another edition
4.0
When beginning a new position, the first 90 days are the time when a new leader makes or breaks his or her position. What is the difference between a corporate leader who succeeds in a new position and those who fail? In this book, Michael Watkins makes excellent recommendations about what considerations a new leader should bear in mind when walking into a new position. Watkins recommends that the new leader should consider the culture of the new company, the situation of the organization that he is walking into, and what to learn and who to form alliances with in order to succeed. This book is very short, and the recommendations that Watkins make are sound.
The only criticism that I have of this book is that it is totally focused on senior leaders. Most of us will not be corporate CEOs or division chiefs, but most of us will begin new positions in our careers, and much of the advice in this book would not be applicable to most of us. However, even if you are not a corporate executive, the advice in this book can provide good guidance about what to look for in corporate culture and how to navigate the rough seas of a new job.
Overall I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is beginning a new job or being promoted into a new position in your company.
The only criticism that I have of this book is that it is totally focused on senior leaders. Most of us will not be corporate CEOs or division chiefs, but most of us will begin new positions in our careers, and much of the advice in this book would not be applicable to most of us. However, even if you are not a corporate executive, the advice in this book can provide good guidance about what to look for in corporate culture and how to navigate the rough seas of a new job.
Overall I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is beginning a new job or being promoted into a new position in your company.
smiley_kylie's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book for work. It has some good tips for anyone in a professional setting (for example, effective communication with a new boss) or those who assist with onboarding (