James M. Citrin and Thomas J. Neff
You're in Charge – Now What?
The 8-Point Plan
Crown, 2005
Aperçu
Being a new CEO is like being a new U.S. president – your first 100 days can make or break your administration.
Recommendation
The immediate task for CEOs who land a dream job is making sure it doesn’t turn into a nightmare. Authors Thomas J. Neff and James M. Citrin provide a marvelous "executive how-to kit" that draws on their extensive management and consulting experience. They explain everything you need to know about getting off to an excellent start now that you’re ensconced in the corner office. While the book is targeted to CEOs, it applies to anyone stepping up to a higher level of leadership. Taking over a new role often means enduring what AOL’s Jon Miller describes as a "temporary state of incompetence." Even if your promotion becomes a trial by fire, getAbstract believes this book will help you direct the flames and propel your organization to new heights of achievement.
Summary
About the Authors
Thomas J. Neff led the CEO and Board of Directors Practice of Spencer Stuart U.S., and currently serves as its chairman. James M. Citrin leads Spencer Stuart’s Global Technology, Communications, and Media Practice. He wrote Zoom. Both writers also co-authored Lessons from the Top.
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