![]() Consider having a small celebration to officially demarcate the move. For this reason, it’s important to mentally and symbolically reorient to the new role. There may be some overlap as you wrap up one job and prepare for another. To make that transition more effective, consider applying these principles:ġ) Psychologically make a break from your old job. Julia’s experience reflects the importance of proactively planning and preparing for your new role. Relying on her previous tendency to micromanage, Julia alienated key members of her team and eventually was pushed out of the leadership role. ![]() Unfortunately, Julia didn’t prepare for the fact that her new position would require a broader range of competencies such as delegation and an ability to fold distinct groups into the planning and decision-making processes. Take, for example, Julia, who, after eight successful years in the marketing division of her company, was promoted to the role of launch manager for a new product. Many individuals will mistakenly assume that their success up to this point is sufficient to propel their success in a new role, but this isn’t always the case. Once you understand the unique challenges you may face in the new role, you must personally ready yourself for the move. Start by properly identifying the kind of transition that you are undergoing (promotion or entering a new company) and then confronting the unique challenges that you might face as a result. The first principle of creating a virtuous cycle in the first 90 days of a new role is to proactively prepare yourself for the transition. To support you in developing these virtuous cycles, Watkins offers the following ten principles to apply in your first 90 days of a new job. The best way to do so is by creating virtuous cycles early on which support you in developing the trust of your team and bosses, building respect for your judgment, and creating a foundation for ongoing success in your role. In the first 90 days in a new job, your goal is to return that investment as effectively and efficiently as possible. ![]() Your company has chosen to invest resources in hiring, onboarding, and training you. The first 90 days in a new job present a unique opportunity for you to prove yourself and give back to the company. To expedite your journey towards the break-even point, follow these ten principles by Michael D. The first 90 days in a new job present an opportunity for you to effectively and efficiently move towards the “break-even point.” The break-even point is the juncture at which you have given as much to a role or to a team as you have received from it. Stepping into a new role? What are some things you should do to hit the ground running? Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "The First 90 Days" by Michael Watkins.
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