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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.
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Amacom,
©2000.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional) |
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.