Describe Watkins’ “structured learning process” he recommends for new managers (Ch. 2). What are the five questions he recommends asking your direct reports?According to Watkins, in what STARS situation does the manager act as a hero vs. a steward? Why? (Ch. 3)

Reading Assignment

For this assignment, read Ch. 2 and Ch. 3 in “The First 90 Days.”

Then answer the following questions about the reading:

1. Describe Watkins’ “structured learning process” he recommends for new managers (Ch. 2). What are the five questions he recommends asking your direct reports?

2. According to Watkins, in what STARS situation does the manager act as a hero vs. a steward? Why? (Ch. 3)

3. Which STARS situation would you be most excited to be a manager/leader in? What was your reaction to the Harvard Business Review survey of managers (Table 3-4, Ch. 3)?

(3-5 sentences per answer)