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Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy author mike abrashoff recalls the scene when he arrived to take command of the uss benfold. Its your ship navy general library program downloadable books. Michael abrashoff and his command of uss benfold has become legendary inside and outside the navy. Michael abrashoff book report by gary tomlinson introduction. The basic premise is that captain abrashoff was able to take command of a u. Its your ship the management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. When mike abrashoff took command of the uss benfold, morale was low, turnover was high and the ships performance ranked near the bottom of the pacific fleet. In his talks, mike shares his management principles called the leadership roadmap. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy d. The legendary new york times bestselling tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain business seas. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy summary when captain abrashoff took over as commander of uss benfold, a ship armed with every cuttingedge system available, it was like a business that had all the latest technology but only some of the productivity. 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. The slogan on board became it s your ship, and benfold was soon recognized far and wide as a model of naval efficiency.
Mike abrashoff is a leadership keynote speaker, performance expert, former us naval commander, and author of the millioncopy, managementtechnique bestseller its your ship. Business, leadership, management, military fiction, nonfiction. When my predecessor left the ship for the final time with his parents and his wife and his kids as his departure was announced on the public address system, my new. In this book, abrashoff shares his secrets of successful management. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, 10th anniversary edition is a great book on leadership with great stories and insights that are easy to relate to the corporate world. Mike abrashoff is at the center of one of the most remarkable modern day stories of organizational transformation. 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. Its your ship navy general library program downloadable. Its your ship, with over one million copies sold, features a timeless message. Now, in his newest book its our ship, in the same rugged, cando voice, abrashoff will focus on the leadership, motivational, and management insights and tips that he has learned from his last six years of addressing. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy. The ship was the uss benfold, and it ranked near the bottom of the performance rating in the fleet. In the spirit of full disclosure, i judged the book by its cover and its title. Prior to commanding uss benfold, abrashoff served as the military assistant to the secretary of defense, the honorable dr.
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Companies and businesses share the common challenge of retaining and getting the most out of their employees. Sep 01, 2015 its your ship, with over one million copies sold, features a timeless message. Good play turn your problems into fun challenges be the offbeat ship that isnt afraid to loosen up, make the best of what needs to be done, and share the fun with everyone giving your people the freedom to act a little crazy confirms you really care about them, boosts their pride and the envy of others, and pays dividends for everyone in. Original title isbn 9780446529112 published on 200211. In order to successfully lead others, you must first lead yourself be the. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by captain d. This book is extremely inspiring to me in its tone, stories, and message of whats possible. The slogan on board became its your ship, and benfold became recognized far and wide as a model of naval efficiency. 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. At 36, he was selected to be commander of uss benfold and was the most junior commanding officer in the pacific fleet. Its your ship summarizes his lessons learned, which eventually set benfold apart as an extraordinary model of efficiency, teamwork, and multifaceted leadership. Michael abrashoff grand central publishing the story of captain d. Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by abrashoff, d michael isbn.
Michael abrashoff, legendary commander of the uss benfold, continues in the same vein of his bestselling book its your ship with the knowledge hes gained from his speaking to and advising. Management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by author d. The legendary new york times bestselling tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain busines. Read it s your ship management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy by captain d. Knowing that responsibility for improving performance rested with him, he realized he had to improve his own. Thats the situation mike abrashoff, author of its your ship, faced when he became the youngest commander in the u. Abrashoff was captain of the uss benfold in the late 1990s. From achieving amazing cost savings to winning the highest gunnery score in the pacific fleet, captain abrashoff s extraordinary campaign sent shock waves through the u. Michael abrashoff, legendary commander of the uss benfold, continues in the same vein of his bestselling book its your ship with the knowledge hes gained from his speaking to and advising some of the top business minds in the world. Were going to use an excerpt from michael abrashoffs book, its your ship. Against the backdrop of todays united states navybenfold was a key player in our persian gulf fleetabrashoff shares. Michael abrashoff shares his leadership skill in turning one of the navys most underperforming war vessels into the best damn ship in the navy i had the opportunity to meet capt. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The legendary new york times bestselling tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate today s uncertain busines. Abrashoff left the navy in 2001, becoming founder and ceo of bostonbased grassroots leadership inc. Its your ship pdf fill online, printable, fillable, blank pdffiller. Ltp lesson plan the citadel, the military college of south. Jun 20, 2018 read its your ship pdf management techniques from the best damn ship in the navy, 10th anniversary edition by d. Its your ship last may, i attended the capss spring conference where captain d. Other than the sobering fact that real lives are regularly at stake, running a navy ship is a lot like running a business.
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Its safety record was abysmal, morale was worse, and its reenlistment rate ranked at an. Now abrashoff offers this fascinating tale of topdown change for anyone trying to navigate todays uncertain business seas. The lesson was clear leadership matters and culture is everything. The author took one of the worst ships in the us navy and turned it into one of the best in just two short years. By soliciting a sailor s suggestions, abrashoff drastically reduced tedious chores that provided little additional value.
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