The new boss : how to survive the first 100 days / Peter Fischer.

Translation of: Neu auf dem Chefsessel.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [169]) and index.

Introduction: Dos and don¿ts of successful leadership transitions -- Part I The seven building blocks of successful leadership transition -- Building Block 1 Managing expectations proactively --Building Block 2 Developing the key relationships -- Building Block 3 Constructively analysing the initial situation -- Building Block 4 Establishing a set of motivating goals -- Building Block 5 Fostering a positive climate for change -- Building Block 6 Initiating changes effectively -- Building Block 7 Using symbols and rituals -- Part II Seven case studies illustrating successful leadership transition -- Case Study 1 The internal promotion -- Case Study 2 Entrepreneur wanted: the external candidate -- Case Study 3 The big predecessor and the little successor -- Case Study 4 The young high-potential manager -- Case Study 5 The long-drawn-out start -- Case Study 6 The assignment abroad -- Case Study 7 Learning at headquarters: the challenge of managers from foreign subsidiaries