What Obama needs to do to create momentum

From a recent post at discussionleader.com: Memo to President-Elect Obama: 7 Moves to Create Momentum

Michael Watkins writes an open memo to President-elect Obama.

He begins by citing the “contrast effect” , which basically says we distort our perceptions of something’s performance based on immediate previous exposure, in other words, Obama may have an easier time changing things since things are so desperately in need of change.

Michael also cites 7 principles Obama, as a strong leader, should put into action after assuming the Presidency:

1. Organize to accelerate learning.
2. Establish your A-item priorities.
3. Define a compelling vision.
4. Get your new team in place fast.
5. Secure early wins, in the right ways.
6. Build a ruling coalition anchored in the “middle third.”
7. Leverage a balanced advice-and-counsel network.

To Obama: Your transition has to be the best the nation has ever seen.

Michael Watkins, is the same guy who wrote: “First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels”.

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