Michael D. Watkins
The actions you take during your first three months in a new role largely determine your success or failure. This framework shows how to navigate that transition systematically.
Mentally disconnect from your previous job and do not assume the skills that made you successful before will automatically work in the new role.
Tailor your strategy to the situation by determining whether you are entering a start-up, turnaround, accelerated growth, realignment, or sustaining success environment.
Accelerate your learning by focusing on the cultural and political dimensions of the organization, not just the technical demands of the role.