Dr. Michael D. Watkins is the world's leading expert on accelerating transitions. He is author of the international bestseller The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at all Levels, which The Economist recognized as the on-boarding bible. Watkins is the Chairman of Genesis Advisers, an executive on-boarding and transition acceleration company located in Massachusetts.
""His wisdom, and research, has helped many masterfully onboard into new positions."" -- Forbes.com ""Watkins has taken a rather prosaic proposition (first impressions count) and built around it a handbook that grown-ups can use in business, particularly in times of change and transition."" -- Idealog (New Zealand) ""A useful addition to leadership studies collections."" -- Choice magazine ""The First 90 Days is a rich source of material for any executive coach and of course any uncoached executive. I highly recommend it."" -- Coaching Today ""The First 90 Days and its digital counterpart serve as valued resources for leaders just stepping into a critical new role--when first impressions matter so much, and every word or deed can tip the scale of public opinion."" -- T+D magazine (American Society for Training & Development) ""No business holding should be without this expanded coverage."" -- Midwest Book Review ""Any person who gets a new job or promotion or position, can use this book to be more effective in the first 3 months on the job... It is no doubt that [The First 90 Days] has lasting-power and will remain popular and useful for many years to come."" -- 800 CEO READ ""...packed with practical suggestions for how to successfully navigate through new scenarios."" -- GuruFocus.com ""In his seminal book The First 90 Days, Michael Watkins advises that, as a leader in the first 90 days of a new leadership role, you should promote yourself, accelerate your learning, match your strategy to the situation, and create coalitions."" -- FastCompany.com ""a superb guide"" -- Globe & Mail