Performance at the Limit

3. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-107-13612-0
Verlag: Cambridge University Press

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, HC gerader Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 542 g

The world of Formula 1® is a powerful mirror to the world of management, where high performance relies on strong leadership, clear goals, selfless teamwork, innovation through constant learning and a winning culture. Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1® Motor Racing uses the case of Formula 1® to demonstrate how business can achieve optimal performance in highly competitive and dynamic environments. This third edition has been extensively updated, including a powerful new framework, 'The Performance Pyramid', recent interviews with leading figures in the industry, and a wide range of lessons for improved business practice. It will be an invaluable guide for managers and students of business alike.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Jenkins, Mark

Pasternak, Ken

West, Richard

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensorganisation & Entwicklungsstrategien
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Management Unternehmensführung

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements; 1. Overview and Formula 1® experience; 2. PATL performance framework; 3. Enabling leadership; 4. Constant learning; 5. The power to change; 6. Right people in right places; 7. Formula 1®: a team sport; 8. Partnerships (sponsorship); 9. Winning culture; 10. Learning from F1 teams; Appendix A. Grand Prix champions, 1950–2015; Appendix B. Grand Prix graveyard, 1950–2015; Appendix C. Interview respondents (contributing to this and previous editions); Appendix D. FIA regulatory process; Notes; References.

Über Autor(innen)

West, Richard
Richard West has held senior commercial roles with the McLaren, Williams and Arrows Formula 1® teams and the Jaguar Sports Car team. Having raised in excess of US $165m in commercial sponsorship, today he works as an international keynote speaker and runs high performance management training programmes across a broad range of business sectors throughout the world.

Pasternak, Ken
Ken Pasternak has lived in six countries and worked with executives from over 100 different cultures. Building on his management and banking experiences at Citibank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, he delivers executive development seminars covering leadership, teamwork and multicultural communication. He is based in both Finland and the USA.

Jenkins, Mark
Mark Jenkins is Professor of Business Strategy at Cranfield School of Management. He has 28 years' experience as a teacher, researcher and consultant in the areas of competitive strategy and innovation. He has undertaken research on the performance of Formula 1® teams since 1997.