The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels

Part I - get ready: rule 1 - promote yourself rule 2 - hit the ground running rule 3 - organize to learn rule 4 - match strategy to situation. Part II - build momentum: rule 5 - start at the end rule 6 - negotiate success rule 7 - secure early wins rule 8 - build your base rule 9 - strive to align. Part III - manage yourself: rule 10 - do it with style rule 11 - maintain your awareness rule 12 - share the load.

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