Can you imagine your organisation as a Ferrari or a McLaren, a Toyota or a Force India? Your management team as a pit crew? Your sales force as the race team and your marketing and research department as the design studio creating a Formula 1 car? Formula 1 has an estimated turnover of $4bn, employs 50,000 people in more than 30 countries and has a foothold in every major and developing economy. With performance as the central focus of every organization, Performance at the Limit uses the case of Formula 1 motorsport as an example of how business can achieve optimal performance in highly competitive environments where dealing with change effectively is paramount. This second edition builds on the success of the first and contains a wealth of new material, including many more interviews with Formula 1 drivers and other key executives active in the sport.

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing

Business & Money

JENKINS, Mark

Pasternak, Ken

West,Richard

Management & Leadership

Cambridge University Press

Although optimum performance is the objective of every organization, its achievement remains unresolved for most of us. This book uses Formula 1 motorracing as an example of how business can achieve maximum performance at all levels--individual, team, partnership and organization. The volume describes many of the challenges facing Formula 1 teams and illustrates them to provide an overall comprehension of performance at an optimal level. Accompanying case histories and examples offer inspirational as well as instructional guidance to those seeking to achieve ultimate performance levels.

Although optimum performance is the objective of every organization, its achievement remains unresolved for most of us. This book uses Formula 1 motorracing as an example of how business can achieve maximum performance at all levels--individual, team, partnership and organization. The volume describes many of the challenges facing Formula 1 teams and illustrates them to provide an overall comprehension of performance at an optimal level. Accompanying case histories and examples offer inspirational as well as instructional guidance to those seeking to achieve ultimate performance levels.

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1® Motor Racing

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.

Tales from the ‘Indiana Jones of Cultural Adventures’ From New York to Beijing, Paris to Juba, Moscow to Mexico City, Ken Pasternak’s distinguished career as a banker, management consultant, executive educator, author and keynote speaker has provided a wealth of experience with people and organizations internationally. In this book he shares some of the most memorable stories from his wide-ranging travels and his many encounters with celebrities, and draws out truths that still apply today in both life and business. From leadership to life skills, culture to kindness, these are stories that will make you laugh and make you think and might just change your perspective on life.

Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers: Adventures in global business

International

Practical Inspiration Publishing

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Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1® Motor Racing

Performance at the Limit: Business Lessons from Formula 1® Motor Racing

Exploding Turkeys and Spare Trousers: Adventures in global business