The Onboarding Bible Strategic Leadership Insights with Dr. Michael Watkins

Today, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Michael Watkins to our podcast channel, Business Talk. Dr. Watkins is a distinguished Professor of Leadership and Organizational Change at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. For over two decades, he has guided leaders through critical transitions, helped them build effective teams, and supported their efforts to drive transformative change. In today’s episode, Dr. Watkins will delve into insights from his acclaimed book, The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future, exploring strategic thinking and leadership that drive organizations forward. In 2023, Dr. Watkins was inducted into the Thinkers50 Management Hall of Fame in recognition of his invaluable contributions to management thought leadership. His best-selling book, The First 90 Days, is celebrated as the ultimate guide for leaders in transition, with over 1.5 million copies sold in 23 languages. Lauded by The Economist as "the onboarding bible," the book remains an essential resource for leaders worldwide. Originally from Canada, Dr. Watkins has a unique educational background, having studied electrical engineering at the University of Waterloo, business and law at Western University, and earning his PhD in decision sciences from Harvard University. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Dr. Michael Watkins has granted permission to share insights from her research, “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking: Leading Your Organization into the Future," on the Business Talk Podcast Channel. Please note that the uploaded video contains copyrighted material; thus, any modifications to graphics, music, or the appearance of the author or host are strictly prohibited.