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