Alex Salmond would have preferred the 100-day programme he had set out on the election campaign trail: an action-packed agenda for new laws, more spending, challenges to Westminster power and setting the independence ball rolling. But the start to his administration was less a time for bold announcements than one for gentle persuasion. All his intentions as First Minister involved appealing for opposition support, and flattering opponents as he adopted their ideas
I look forward to the most outward-looking government Wales has ever had - influencing debate in EU as well.
List of priorities
National conversation about independence, appealing to the people over MSPs' heads.
Overarching aim of faster and more sustainable economic growth.
Setting up Council of Economic Advisers for independent advice.
Reduce rates for small businesses, with funding identified this calendar year.
A bill to abolish tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges.
Announcement of Green Energy Day in the next few weeks, the point when renewables capacity exceeds nuclear.
No new nuclear power stations, but support for clean coal and carbon capture technology.
Climate Change Bill, setting annual emission cuts targets.
Support for Tory ideas on increased police numbers and drug treatment.
Support for Labour on raising the smoking age and clamping down on alcohol abuse.
Promise of "the most outward-looking government Scotland has ever had", influencing debate in EU.
Debates on five key areas over coming weeks.
Less legislation. Parliament should be less intrusive and less interventionist.