6 THE FIRST 90 DAYS
Setting unrealistic expectations. You don’t negotiate your
mandate or establish clear, achievable objectives. You may
perform well but still fail to meet the expectations of your
boss and other key stakeholders.
Attempting to do too much. You rush off in all directions,
launching multiple initiatives in the hope that some will
pay off. People become confused, and no critical mass of
resources gets focused on key initiatives.
Coming in with “the” answer. You come in with your mind
made up, or you reach conclusions too quickly about “the”
problems and “the” solutions. You alienate people who could
help you understand what’s going on, and you squander
opportunities to develop support for good solutions.
Engaging in the wrong ...