Reference #244: The First 90 Days
Pay particular attention during a transition full predictable surprises. You have all the information necessary to recognise and diffuse these situations, but many leaders don't.
These predictable surprises can potentially arise from shifts in the external environment such as economic conditions, developments in your competitive market, problems with internal capabilities, or organisational politics.
Watkins. The First 90 Days, 2013. (136-137)