Management Lessons from the Great Explorersselects the most famous, and in some cases infamous, explorers to discuss and analyze the good and bad management practices-even though these explorers may have never called them management practices-they used before, during, and even after their expeditions. Each chapter provides historical background about one explorer and the details about their explorations. The chapters then discuss the challenges the explorers faced when planning and executing their expeditions and examine their successes and failures from a management perspective. The book will help managers to
Manage unexpected and potentially catastrophic risksSet goals that open up new horizonsCommunicate effectively with team membersLead teams through hardships and difficulties
The final chapter gives lessons learned that managers may take from the book and apply to their own business undertakings. These lessons include
Learning from experienceHaving a strong sponsor and teamRelying on data and informationApplying risk management and adapting to changing circumstancesImplementing unity of command and defining roles and responsibilitiesIdentifying and understanding stakeholdersBeing decisiveBeing willing to say no