Starting a New Job? Here's a 90-Day Plan from Harvard

In this video, I share 4 critical lessons from "The First 90 Days" by Dr. Michael Watkins, a former Harvard Business School professor.

We examine how new hires can swiftly reach the breakeven point—the point where you have produced as much value as you have received from your organization.

Firstly, we need to understand our own blindspots.

Secondly, we need a systematic plan to accelerate our learning. This involves the use of a 'Learning Agenda,' a structured set of questions to focus your learning during the onboarding process, enabling you to manage information overload effectively.

Thirdly, we discuss how to negotiate success with your manager, emphasizing the importance of setting the right expectations and regularly reviewing performance metrics.

Finally, we explore how to secure early wins with colleagues, underlining that positive first impressions formed within the first 30 days can set you up for long-term success.

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*TIMESTAMPS*
00:00 What does “success” look like for new hires?
00:40 Common onboarding mistakes for new hires
01:02 How to create a virtuous cycle ASAP
01:26 Understand your blindspots
03:42 Accelerate your learning systematically
05:11 Negotiate success with your boss
06:19 Secure early wins with colleagues
07:41 Summary of the First 90 Days

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I would never call my lovely colleagues losers 😇

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 What does “success” look like for new hires?
00:40 Common onboarding mistakes for new hires
01:02 How to create a virtuous cycle ASAP
01:26 Understand your blindspots
03:42 Accelerate your learning systematically
05:11 Negotiate success with your boss
06:19 Secure early wins with colleagues
07:41 Summary of the First 90 Days

[funnytv-]

Long-lasting change occurs through small steps, repeated regularly, over time. Look no further than your next habit and remember to congratulate yourself every time. You are unique in all the world. Never forget that.

[nareshkumarhk]

Had read this book early last year.. it was an eye opener as I was overhauling the onboarding exp for a new joiner in my last org. This help me in getting the define and measure the success for a new joiner. Loved this book.

[khado]

The book overwhelmed me with details, but this video explained everything clearly and to the point. It's perfect timing too, since I'm starting my first full-time job in two months, and this video will definitely help me feel more prepared! Thanks Jeff!

[blupulse]

I just started my first full time job last month, perfect timing!

[trnalstudent]

This is excellent. Usually books only talk to the leaders or trainers of the company (and not very well). This one actually talks to the employee so they can feel like they have some control in the situation.
I'm hoping he has a book similar to this for the leaders and trainers that is like THIS bc the world is lacking those kinds of books (with actionable and straightforward processes).

[Andrea_Dong]

This is really great stuff, Jeff! I'm glad you're covering this topic :)

One of my struggles when I first joined was feeling the urge to be productive as soon as possible. One thing I've come to accept is that sometimes being productive doesn't necessarily mean you have to produce something tangible. I guess this is where negotiating your success with your manager comes into play! :p

[MatthewEaton]

This, along with Disciplined Listening Method, helped me with my current employer and I will have to dip into it again with my recruitment chat coming up this week. Thanks for the reminder and I can't recommend this book highly enough. It is one of the few I would stress everyone reads every year to refresh if possible!

[brunofonseca]

Excellent video!
I use these tips in Amplenote.
I'm actually going through a career transition, from the music field to technology.
In Amplenote, I can easily capture ideas, tips, thoughts, suggestions, things to read or do in the Jots session.
As for the idea of ranking things to be resolved, I define it in the notes session, when an idea or thing to be resolved takes shape. I better refine my thoughts and actions, with the third session, the tasks.
We can even connect tasks with note links. All action reviews are carried out in the calendar session, where I can configure them in different ways.
This 90-day action plan will be much easier with Amplenote.

[jerry]

Thank you Jeff, your content never disappoints and always straight to the point with no fluff. Love it and keep up the great work.

[beiyulu]

Shared this with my new colleague!! Thanks Jeff! 😊

[NikiKatsakoglou]

It was everything I needed to hear exactly one day before my first day on my new job !!!Thanks for that video

[DeNay]

Thanks so much for the video I took notes. I start a new job on Monday I will make sure to follow these steps

[recruitcrm]

Very well presented! Valuable lessons for new hires to excel in their first 90 days👍

[mohamedissaoui]

Extremely helpful book, had read it and still using the insightful frameworks provided by D Watkins!

[abdullahmansuri]

Hi Jeff, I have been following your channel for the past three years, and I wanted to thank you for all the golden tips and practical advice you have shared!😃

I found the recent chatGPT prompts video to be incredibly valuable and something I can immediately implement. You're one of the few content creators making videos that are genuinely valuable to everyone. Hope you have an amazing day, and please continue making these videos!!!

[yuchenliu]

gonna start a new job next month and this helps a lot!!! Thanks Jeff!

[arjayarjay]

Thanks for making this wonderful video!

[flickafy]

Hi Jeff, great video, as usual. 😊 Belatedly realising its a new one! I'm at this point as about to move onto a new project. However, would also be interested in the "Jeff Su" take on how to successfully handover my part of the project that is continuing on, but particularly when there is no direct replacement (in short: big project team reducing to a core group that I will no longer be part of)
Have applied your other trips (eg email etiquette and sheet labelling) when i started this role, so definitely valuing your input on going out with a bang.

[abqyardbird]

Just bought it, looking forward to it's arrival in July.