Michael Watkins

Program Director

“Successful leaders are systematic in planning their transition and reach break even 50% faster than those who aren’t.”

Michael Watkins

Program Director

“Successful leaders are systematic in planning their transition and reach break even 50% faster than those who aren’t.”

Meet your Program Director

Michael Watkins is a globally recognized leadership transitions expert and author of the best-selling book The First 90 Days: Proven Strategies for Getting Up to Speed Faster and Smarter. With over 1.5 million copies sold to date, it has become the classic reference for leaders in transition, and an authoritative resource on leading change. Amazon included it on its list of 100 leadership and success books to read in a lifetime.

Watkins has spent the past two decades working with leaders as they transition to new roles, build their teams, and transform their organizations. He is a sought-after keynote speaker and guest on popular business podcasts. In 2023, Watkins was inducted into the Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame, which recognizes remarkable contributions to the realm of management concepts and ideas spanning many years.

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The 7 foundations of successful AI implementation

Artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities and challenges for every CEO. While understanding the potential of these advanced technologies is essential, it’s not sufficient.

Technology Management Leadership

By Michael D. Watkins and Ralf Weissbeck

28 September 2023

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Shaping group dynamics in teams for effective collaboration

As a business leader, one of your most crucial responsibilities is guiding your team toward success. To do this effectively, it is essential to understand the complex and nuanced world of group dynamics, as these can significantly impact your team…

Team Leadership

By Michael D. Watkins

09 August 2023

Article

The executive’s guide to generative AI: 10 essential truths, 5 unresolved uncertainties – and 1 overarching imperative

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a technological tsunami. Business leaders and their organizations either need to learn to ride this wave of change or risk being swept away. In this article, we present 10 essential truths and five unreso…

Technology Management Digital Innovation

By Michael D. Watkins and Ralf Weissbeck

13 July 2023

Article

What business leaders must do to avoid extreme AI risks

With a proliferation of warnings about the extreme risks to humanity posed by AI, business leaders have a responsibility to work together with tech developers to mitigate the dangers rather than exacerbating them, say Michael Watkins and Ralf Weis…

Technology Management Innovation

By Michael D. Watkins and Ralf Weissbeck

05 June 2023