Leadership Lessons from the Race to the South Pole: Why Amundsen Lived and Scott Died

A project management expert identifies methods for running any project successfully based on lessons learned from the exploits of two storied explorers.· Analyzes a familiar story from a unique point of view, using the endeavors of Roald Amundsen and Robert Scott to illustrate project management concepts· Offers a practical guide to running any project successfully · Motivates and encourages behavior change by demonstrating how a little planning beats a lot of firefighting· Shows that we can learn as much from others' failures as we can from their successes· Emphasizes the importance of taking the time to plan, even when operating in crisis mode