The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels

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The First 90 Days in Government: Critical Success Strategies for New Public Managers at All Levels
by Peter H. Daly, Michael Watkins, Cate Reavis
from Harvard Business School Press

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• Just like the title - this book was CRITICAL to my SUCCESS!
  I originally ordered this book because I thought it would help out my husband in his new job, but it turned out it was a better fit for me, and I read it cover to cover three times!
  Starting a new job as a coordinator for a state athletic organization, this book has been a lifesaver! It has fit my situation perfectly and the advice is always right on track. This has good info for anyone who reports to several different people with somewhat conflicting goals, and has a vocal public constituency, even if... more info

• Hot tips for rapid transition and success in your new government job
  Your first 90 days in a new public management position can be the most critical time of your career. Few people move into new jobs without an occasional gaffe, but the important thing is to weather the transition and get your agency or department headed in the right direction. Peter H. Daly, Michael Watkins and Cate Reavis' book should prove a major asset for anyone entering government service, or anyone who has received a promotion and is moving into the big corner office with all the headaches that come... more info

• Used for coaching purposes
  Useful in working with those new to the public sector environment or in a new managerial position within a government agency.

• It's the 90 days BEFORE taking the job that really count
  [Updated February 2008] This book is a partial rewrite of the earlier 90 Days book that applies to commercial ventures. While the initial scenario on page 1 and 2 are right on the mark, the rest of the book basically says: define the role and mission, gather the support and resources, and then go off and achieve. Or, as the initial scenario suggests, you may find yourself marginalized and drifting.
  The 90-day approach will probably work if the agency you are joining has a good focus on its mission, a... more info

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