Your first few months as CEO, when you are just starting to grasp the challenges of your new job, may well turn out to be the most crucial of your tenure. The key to success is to approach this time systematically. You need to conduct an organizational assessment and build a comprehensive roadmap that can take the company in the direction you envision. Then you should concentrate on building your personal arsenal by evaluating your strengths and weaknesses; engaging your key constituencies; and extending your leadership reach.

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