What Effective CEOs Do After Their First 90 Days

We often focus our attention on the first 90 days of a CEO’s tenure — and for good reason, as a successful first 90 days establishes a strong foundation for the months and years to come. But it’s often the period afterwards that can make or break a CEO’s impact on the transformation of an organization. Together, six actions become a system of thinking and doing that sustains progress, creates profitable growth opportunities, and builds a more capable organization: 1) Communicate what you value and want to change; 2) show how much the work matters; 3) anchor the growth strategy on customer lives; 4) create the organization of the future; 5) remove legacy and bureaucracy; and 6) encourage people to speak up and take responsibility.