Teams on the Edge
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.61 (999 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0991740904 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 188 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Anyone in a leadership position, or anyone who is interested in building a team will find this worth the time it takes to read it." - The Chronicle Herald. "Teams on the Edge is well written and easy to digest
Not worth the money! I returned this book today (my first ever) after reading it in one sitting. What a waste of whatever price you pay for it (other than for free). The entire book is short in length to begin with and basically details only two incidents the author was a part of in his career as an outdoor education instructor only one of which I felt was interesting. I am an experienced outdoor traveler who has taken a 23 day Outward Bound course and participated in hundreds . Hugh Culver-author Give Me a Break said Pulling lessons from adventure. Stratton has been there, done that, and now told the story. Unlike many adventurers and guides, Stratton has been able to pull some important lessons from his days on the trails and in the tents. But don't be fooled into thinking this is only about freeze dried food and blisters, Teams on the edge will teach you about teamwork and communication and leadership you can use in the office as well.. "Learn key aspects of team dynamics." according to Scott Hennigar; Outdoor Specialist, Acadia University. This book is both captivating and entertaining making it an interesting read. Shawn not only highlights many of his amazing outdoor experiences but connects the reader to the lessons these experiences have taught him. Through telling his story Shawn clearly demonstrates that teams can have a positive or negative experience based on the actions taken by a team or team members. Many people have told me the best way to learn is by doing. This is not necessary
. These narratives from real-life expeditions capably led by veteran National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Shawn Stratton not only provide satisfactory vicarious experiences for the adventure-seeking armchair traveller but they also embody essential lessons that can be applied to a variety of leadership situations, even those far removed from the geographic locales in which they had their beginning. The six narratives that comprise TEAMS ON THE EDGEcatapult the reader into an environment where thrills and dangers are assured, and abound