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Leading at the edge : leadership lessons from the extraordinary saga of Shackleton's Antarctic expedition /

Leadership expert Dennis N.T. Perkins reveals how Shackleton's vision, actions, and philosophy of leadership provide a compass to executives and managers in today's climate of fierce competition, economic uncertainty, and constant change.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Perkins, Dennis N. T., 1942-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Amacom, ©2000.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The Shackleton Saga
  • Ten Strategies for Leading at The Edge
  • Vision and Quick Victories: Never lose sight of the ultimate goal, and focus energy on short-term objectives
  • Symbolism and Personal Example: Set a personal example with visible, memorable symbols and behaviors
  • Optimism and Reality: Instill optimism and self-confidence, but stay grounded in reality
  • Stamina: Take care of yourself: Maintain your stamina and let go of guilt
  • The Team Message: Reinforce the team message constantly: "We are one--we live or die together."
  • Core Team Values: Minimize status differences and insist on courtesy and mutual respect
  • Conflict: Master conflict--deal with anger in small doses, engage dissidents, and avoid needless power struggles
  • Lighten Up! Find something to celebrate and something to laugh about
  • Risk: Be willing to take the Big Risk
  • Tenacious Creativity: Never give up--there's always another move
  • Case Studies in Leading at The Edge
  • Introduction to the Case Studies
  • Business Communication Systems (ATandT/ Lucent Technologies): Back to the Future
  • Rice Health Systems: Healing a Sick Organization
  • Weyerhaeuser Company: Transforming a Culture
  • Malden Mills: Rising from the Ashes
  • Continuing Your Expedition
  • Learning to Lead at The Edge
  • Epilogue: A Perspective on Success and Failure
  • Resources for Leading at The Edge
  • Critical Leadership Skills Survey
  • Your Leadership Expedition: A Personal Development Plan
  • Your Leadership Expedition Map.