Boat to Boardroom

by Alex Alley (Author), PaulaReid (Author)

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  Paperback
  2009

  $5.91

  Ten hours into the race. It's 02:00 and pitch black with a Force 8 Gale blowing. Team Stelmar are battling with heavy seas and stormy weather; the wind and spray are lashing the crew on deck, the helm struggles to control the boat as it lurches violently from wave to wave. Suddenly, a shout of 'Man Overboard' jerks the off watch out of their restless sleep...You are the Skipper. How would you prepare for this disaster? You are in the middle of the Southern Ocean; three crew down. It's Christmas Day and your boat is 2000 miles behind the rest of the fleet. There is still a month to go before dry land. How do you motivate your crew? The Global Challenge teams for 2004/5 have been announced at the London Excel Boat Show. 15 amateur volunteers are looking to you for leadership. What do you do to turn them into a high performing team before the race starts in ten months time? BOAT to BOARDROOM uses the extreme case study of the 2004/5 Global Challenge round the world yacht race to demonstrate Leadership and Teamwork in action. Paula and Alex intelligently draw out the real life learnings and translate them into practical tools and lessons that can be used in everyday business. A totally unique and inspirational journey into the extreme world of leadership and teamwork on an ocean racing yacht, full of amazing stories and really useful tips. Jeremy Morrison, President, DAE Systems A leadership book that reads like an adventure story. Gary Dyer, Team Leader, Unum Alex and Paula transport us to Cape Horn and the wildest ocean of the world for a fresh look at leadership and teamwork in real life situations. Simon MacDowall, Director of Communications and Marketing, HMRC A gripping story with powerful lessons; a fascinating and useful book. Mike Rotherham, PhD, Performance Consultant