Managing Through Turbulent Times [Hardback]The 7 rules of crisis managementby Anthony Holmes
In stock, usually dispatched within 24 hours Also Available as an eBook: Description of Managing Through Turbulent Times"What shall we do as managers operating in unstable times when the reassurance we desire is absent and the uncertainty of today promises an unpredictable tomorrow?"Corporate management teams are living through the Chinese curse of 'may you live in interesting times' as they contemplate their exposure both directly and indirectly to the almost unprecedented turbulence in the global markets. In his first book, turnaround specialist Anthony Holmes explains how to approach management in turbulent operating conditions and what to do if your company encounters distress. It is based around his 7 key rules of crisis management, which are: 1. Obtain multiple opinions in the decision-making process 2. Retain close control over the implementation of policy 3. Reduce time pressure 4. Limit objectives 5. Maintain flexible options 6. Understand the nature and potential behaviour of the adversary 7. Maintain communication It also looks to illuminate the dark areas that create fear of the unknown and explains how to recognise them, how to mitigate their impact, what is feasible, when to seek help and from whom. The book draws on case histories of previous crises to extract techniques relevant to today's commercial environment and identify those that may seem logical but should be avoided. The intention is to prevent management from having to begin at the bottom of the learning curve and try to rediscover under pressure those techniques and processes that have been irrelevant and forgotten in the years since the last systemic crisis. People who bought this book also boughtTitle Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Anthony HolmesAnthony Holmes is an international corporate turnaround specialist and transitional leadership expert who has led the revival of 7 companies over 15 years, in industries as diverse as utilities (a £2.6bn energy company), construction (a £400m construction & civil engineering group), consumer durables and telecoms (a £750m telecoms business).His 30-year international business career spans strategic consultancy, investment banking and senior corporate management. Anthony lives in London and holds a BA in Economics from Sheffield University and an MSc in Political Theory from the London School of Economics. Contents of Managing Through Turbulent TimesPrefaceAbout the author Introduction 1. What do I mean by turbulence? 2. What are the limits to management? 3. Corporate lifespan 4. Psychology of management 5. The six stages of turbulence 6. The effect of turbulence 7. Stories 8. Managers or leaders? 9. Seven principles of crisis management 10. Planning for the present 11. Managing the balance sheet 12. Downsizing 13. Changing the business model 14. Planning for the future 15. The longer view 16. Conclusion Appendix: The Turbulence Matrix Your recently viewed titles |
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