This site contains affiliate links, if you click on one of these links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. Throughout its your ship he tells real world stories that most of us never hear about from within our secret military. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised by d. The legendary new york times bestselling tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate today s uncertain business seas. Reviewspart leadership lesson and part memoir, this compact audio is a testament to the authors. Mike continues to spread his message through his first book, its your ship, published by warner books. The slogan on board became its your ship, and benfold was soon. Whomever was in charge of the production of this audio book needs to stop. Were going to use an excerpt from michael abrashoffs book, its your ship. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised.
Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by abrashoff, d michael isbn. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy d. Ultimate benefit is retaining highly trained employees chapter 2 lead by example leadership is earned not designated it s funny how often the problem is you never forget. Michael abrashoff and his command of uss benfold has become legendary inside and outside the navy. Its important that you not undermine your superiors.
Its your ship navy general library program downloadable. Although books may seem like sturdy items to ship, they still need to be packaged properly to ensure they arent damaged by liquids or rough handling. Discussing and summarizing the book its your ship by cptn. Booktopia has its your ship, management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, special 10th anniversary edition revised and updated by d. But if you lose your argument, its also important that you carry out that order as if you supported it 100 percent. The story of captain abrashoff and his command of uss benfold has become legendary inside and outside the navy. The legendary tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain business seas. Its connection to the us military allowed me to picture mark and mike in their military roles and learning their management practices. Captain abrashoff worked with his crew to come up with ideas to make it the best damn ship in the navy. Other than the sobering fact that real lives are regularly at stake, running a navy ship is a lot.
Spencer mills, ma, mba, cmpe abrashoff tells how a crew of 310 officers and sailors turned from surly, mediocre performers to. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised written by. While the performance of the ship was admirable, i didnt really glean anything new from this book. So the book takes you through the author s leadership journey. Abrashoff was captain of the uss benfold in the late 1990s. Michael abrashoff, the author goes to prove once again why the united states military navy, army, marines.
This book was a no nonsense as you would expect from the military down to earth on how to run and organisation. When captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some. Low pay the top four reasons are controllable by the leaders of the organization, which is what captain abrashoff set off to do. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. When captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of. Oct 09, 2012 the legendary tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate today s uncertain business seas. Jan 23, 2020 to package books for shipping, youll need to keep them protected from liquids and rough handling. Michael abrashoff, former commander of uss benfold and author of its your ship. New york times bestseller when captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss. The book isnt the result of years of research and studying business operations.
Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, by captain michael abrashoff, is one of those books that stand apart from most others. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy abrashoff, captain d. Business plus this book isnt really classic material. Benfold, into a model of leadership as progressive as any celebrated in the business world. He took a ship with a poor rating and turned into the best damn ship in the navy through. Listen anytime, anywhere to an unmatched selection of audiobooks, original premium podcasts, and more at audible. Explore audibles collection of free sleep and relaxation audio experiences. Listen to your favourite audiobooks wherever you are with the free audible app whether youre in the car, on a run or even doing the ironing. In any organization, your people need to know that you support your chain of command. Jan 01, 2002 this ends up being a compare and contrast because having read turn the ship around reading this book initially felt very similar and then eventually drifted away. Read this millioncopy bestseller for leadership insights about topdown change to improve productivity in your business starting with the most important person.
Part leadership lesson and part memoir, this compact audio is a testament to the authors understanding of leadership in any large organization. Then, sandwich pieces of cardboard between each book to help them keep their shape. Read this millioncopy bestseller for leadership insights about topdown change to improve productivity in your business starting with the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Against the backdrop of todays united states navybenfold was a key player in our persian gulf fleetabrashoff shares his secrets of successful management including. Michael abrashoff reveals the management principles that shaped his. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by d. Other than the sobering fact that real lives are regularly at stake, running a navy ship is a lot like running a business.
The process can be entirely handsoff for you and you can rest assured, whether its a single copy to a waiting reader or a case of books going to an amazon warehouse, your book fulfillment will be handled right, right. Whispersync for kindle allows you to switch back and forth between reading the kindle book and listening to the audio version without losing your place, if you own both. New york times bestseller when captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of the productivity. Navy destroyer that was one of the worst performing ships in the fleet. Michael abrashoff author, narrator, hachette audio publisher get audible free.
I wouldnt rather had more details on the successes vice just the stories. But its worth reading for a few aspects that make it unique. It was mostly a collection of leadershipisms that while valuable arent new. Before you put books in your box, wrap them in plastic or put them in a ziplock bag to keep them dry. The writer of the book shows through his personal example how he managed to grow from a commandand. Thats what well examine in this episode as mike lays out the foundations of his best selling book, its your ship. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised, d. Great book, i only bought it because an authority figure who fancies himself a tyrant according to everyone that works for him has this displayed prominently in his office as if to warn us all that he s in charge, it s his ship. Its your ship last may, i attended the capss spring conference where captain d. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I drive two hours a day back and forth to work so audio books are great and easy. The slogan on board became its your ship, and benfold was soon recognized far and wide as a model of naval efficiency.
Loved that it was the captains voice reading it, and i wish he would read more audio books because i loved his voice. Spencer mills, ma, mba, cmpe abrashoff tells how a crew of 310. Dec 07, 2018 discussing and summarizing the book it s your ship by cptn. Great book, i only bought it because an authority figure who fancies himself a tyrant according to everyone that works for him has this displayed prominently in his office as if to warn us all that hes in. May 17, 2017 in this book excerpt, naval captain d. The slogan on board became its your ship, and benfold was soon recognized far and wide as. But after reading i realized it s more than that, actually it s better than that, it s about how to run a ship. Were ship your books and well warehouse your books and ship your orders for you so you dont have to worry about it.
Its important to make your objections known in a private manner with your bosses. The legendary tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate today s uncertain business seas. Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of south. Michael abrashoff and 20,000 other business, leadership and nonfiction books on getabstract. Access a free summary of its your ship, by captain d. By governing his ship through his unique management techniques, abrashoff turned the benfold into a model of naval efficiency, with amazing cost savings, the highest gunnery score in the pacific fleet, and a highly motivated and top performing crew. This ends up being a compare and contrast because having read turn the ship around reading this book initially felt very similar and then eventually drifted away. Against the backdrop of todays united states navybenfold.
The slogan on board became its your ship, and benfold was soon recognized far and wide as a model of. Michael abrashoff book report by gary tomlinson introduction. Within months, he created a crew of confident and inspired problemsolvers eager to take the initiative and responsibility for their actions. Its our ship is refreshing in the authors admittance of his shortcomings and lessons learned since writing its your ship. Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of. This book is a refreshing read that allows you to reconnect with some of the most common and effective management skills you have learned, while motivating you to apply them to your situation, no matter what you. Michael abrashoff reveals the management principles that shaped his ship, the u. New york times bestseller when captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only som. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy revised author. He quotes business and sports leaders in this book is a worthy followup to captain abrashoffs management classic its your ship. Michael abrashoff, the author goes to prove once again why the united states military navy, army, marines, air force, and coast guard constantly and consistently produces individuals who continue to make this nation the greatest in the world. Reviews part leadership lesson and part memoir, this compact audio is a testament to the authors understanding of leadership in any large organization.
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