Download Into the Storm: Lessons in Teamwork from the Treacherous Sydney to Hobart Ocean Race AudioBook Free
The iconic Sydney to Hobart Race, a 723-mile deepwater problem - categorised as the "Everest" of just offshore ocean auto racing - is known as one of the toughest in the world. Unpredictable weather and seas make each race demanding, but in 1998, an urgent "weather bomb" strike the fleet, creating 80-feet waves and 100-mile-per-hour winds. Many bigger, better-equipped vessels tried to go around the surprise, but the staff of the AFR Midnight Rambler thought we would head straight into its avenue. After fighting mountainous waves and hurricane-force winds in the Bass Strait, the small 35-feet boat arrived safely in Hobart, 3 days and 16 hours later - winning the coveted Tattersall's Cup. What were the factors root this incredible accomplishment? Into the Surprise recounts the story of the Ramblers' stunning victory, and the teamwork that made it possible - revealing powerful lessons for success in today's requiring business environment. Illustrated with cases from the story and compelling circumstance studies, this riveting trip tale provides effective methods you can use to:
- Trim through the noises of the wind flow and waves. Inventive methods of communication enabled the Ramblers to remain cohesive in spite of deafening wind flow and waves. What can your team do when flooded by e-mails, tone of voice mails, conflicting needs, and other distractions?
- Remove all excuses for failure. One of the most distinctive characteristics of the Rambler staff was their concentrate on careful prep. The crew put in hours doing maneuvers so they could do them in the toughest conditions - in tough seas, and at night. Winning teams devote extensive time for it to preparation, leaving nothing to chance.
- Package with things that slow you down. Conflict is an all natural occurrence in any group, but it can be productive when handled properly. The Ramblers' story of survival discloses techniques for coping with the strain and anxiety that impair team performance.
