Violent mutiny was common in seafaring enterprises during the Age of Discovery—so common; in fact; that dealing with mutineers was an essential skill for captains and other leaders of the time. Mutinies in today’s organizations are much quieter; more social and intellectual; and far less violent; yet the coordinated defiance of authority springs from dissatisfactions very similar to those of long-ago shipboard crews. This highly original book mines seafaring logs and other archives of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century ship captains and discovers instructive lessons for today’s leaders facing challenges to their authority as well as for other members of organizations in which mutinous events occur. The book begins by examining mutinies against great explorer captains of the Age of Discovery: Christopher Columbus; Ferdinand Magellan; Sebastian Cabot; and Henry Hudson. The authors then identify lessons that entrepreneurs; leaders; and other members may apply to organizational insurrections today. They find; surprisingly; that mutiny may be a force for good in an organization; paving the way to more collaborative leadership and stronger commitment to shared goals and values.
#388392 in Books imusti 2009-10-27Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x 1.00 x 6.10l; 2.00 #File Name: 0300152809469 pagesYale University Press
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful; but terribly boring.By J. L.I gave this book a 3-star because it covers such a vast area of information in relation to British history up to Queen Victoria's accession. I (sort of) read it for my "Modern Britain" class. Dr Colley does an excellent job in citing primary and secondary sources; backing up her arguments and explaining events in great detail and clarity. The problem is her writing style is rubbish. Sometimes; though; when you're writing about history it can't always be on the same plane as a Tom Clancy novel (or insert your favorite novelist in that sentence). The book did its job in providing me with the information that I needed; and I will keep it for reference purposes throughout my career as a historian.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ... this book in my master's examination and it was wonderful. Rich in detailBy Tristan Sodergren-BaarI used this book in my master's examination and it was wonderful. Rich in detail.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Turned out to be a good read regardless of the assignmentsBy Nick WoodHad to read this book for one of my college history courses. Turned out to be a good read regardless of the assignments.
