Book description
Now Michael Watkins, author of the bestselling book The First 90 Days, applies his proven leadership transition framework to the public sector. Watkins and coauthor Peter Daly address the crucial differences between the private and public sectors that go to the heart of how success and failure are defined, measured, and rewarded or penalized.
This concise, practical book provides a roadmap that will help new government leaders at all levels accelerate their transitions by overcoming nine transition challenges, ranging from clarifying expectations to defining goals to building a team to managing personal stress. The authors also offer detailed strategies for avoiding major “transition traps.”
Zeroing in on the challenges faced by new government leaders, The First 90 Days in Government is the indispensable guide for anyone seeking to lead and succeed in the public sector.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction: Getting Up to Speed
- Chapter 1: Clarify Expectations
- Chapter 2: Match Strategy to Situation
- Chapter 3: Accelerate Your Learning
- Chapter 4: Secure Early Wins
- Chapter 5: Build the Team
- Chapter 6: Create Alliances
- Chapter 7: Achieve Alignment
- Chapter 8: Avoid Predictable Surprises
- Chapter 9: Manage Yourself
- Conclusion: Accelerate Everyone
- Notes
- Recommended Reading
- About the Authors
Product information
- Title: The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2006
- Publisher(s): Harvard Business Review Press
- ISBN: 9781591399551
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