The book offers practical management techniques from a former Navy captain's experience, which can be applied to the business world. It is an easy and entertaining read that challenges managers to invest in top-down change.
The book is a collection of practical management techniques derived from the author's experience as a Navy captain. The techniques are presented in an easy-to-read and entertaining manner, making it accessible to managers at all levels. The book challenges managers to think about how they can invest in top-down change to improve their teams' performance. The author's focus on empowering crew members to make decisions is particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the importance of trust and ownership in the workplace. Overall, the book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their management skills and create a more engaged and confident team.
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It’s not a weighty management tome, rather a fast moving motivating book to challenge managers at all levels on how to invest in top down change.
This book offers many easy to adopt techniques that can be incorporated into any business.
Captain Abrashoff was using Performance Management techniques to change the working culture of his tradition bound ‘business’.