The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter, Updated and Expanded
About this product
In this updated 10th anniversary edition, an internationally known leadership transition expert, drawing on real-world examples and groundbreaking research on leadership, emphasizes the importance of successful performance during the first 90 days in a new position. 100,000 first printing. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers describe this book as highly practical, especially for people starting a new leadership role; they frequently mention that it provides a useful roadmap, clear frameworks, and actionable advice for getting up to speed faster. Goodreads reviews are broadly positive as well, with many readers saying the book is a go-to reference for career transitions and first-time managers, though some note that it can feel a bit broad or rambly in places. Review coverage from book blogs and professional learning sites echoes those themes, praising its usefulness for transitions while pointing out that readers may need to adapt the advice to modern, fast-moving organizations. Overall, the feedback suggests this is a well-regarded leadership guide that delivers strong practical value, especially for managers, executives, and professionals entering a new role.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Harvard Business Review Press |
| Publication date | May 14, 2013 |
| Edition | Updated, Expanded |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1422188612 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1422188613 |
| Item Weight | 12.3 ounces |
| Reading age | 1 year and up |
| Dimensions | 5.75 x 1.25 x 8.5 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #580 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Organizational Change (Books) #2 in Job Hunting & Career Guides #5 in Business Management (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (12,218) |
