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Key Insights from “The First 90 Days” Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels By Rocky Esguerra HR Associate Director PG Taiwan Management Transitions People fail due to an interplay of the situation and their own strengths and opportunities. There is a strategy for accelerating transitions; it doesn’t have to be by accident. The strategy not only helps individuals but also the larger organization as well. But what happens in reality most of the time…. The Story of the Ambitious Penguin… Penguin getting promoted to the next level…. The Price of a Failed Transition Career End of a promising career Non-realization of full potential Lost opportunity to advance career Disruption/loss to business Negatively affects others---direct reports, boss, peers. On the average, 12.4 people. The Breakeven Point 6 Lessons from “The First 90 Days” What struck me the most…. Note Some of the concepts not new Achieving Alignment Building your Team Creating Coalitions Focus on new concepts that struck me Share some examples from personal experiences; would encourage you to do the same. Lesson 1 Promote Yourself Make a mental break to let go of the past and embrace the new job. Create key transition milestones for the 90 days. 90 Day Milestones - Professional MONTH 1 – July 2003 Get to know Boss, Direct Reports and Peers – as people (personal background, interests, career) and business partners (expectations, priorities, feedback about HR) MONTH 2 – August 2003 Sense employees – talked to 30 - 40 people Continue Month 1 Activities Start of TTF Divestiture and TANGO Projects MONTH 3 – September 2003 LT Offsite + MDO Theme (Made in Taiwan, Win in the World) 90 Day Milestones - Personal MONTH 1 – July 2003 Choose, move and settle into house Settle down kids in school Meet Embassy people Start maid application Get Driver’s license + decide on buying car MONTH 2 – August 2003 Unpack shipment and fix up house Resume exercise routine Resume some social events (