I am about to climb Mount Everest. And as a management professor (Scott speaking here) this inevitably has led me to wonder how team dynamics will play out on the mountain — as my life may depend on it. Before you go worrying, I have been training for years, have extensive climbing experience, and am going with reputably one of the world’s best guiding companies.
Leading Teams When Lives Are at Stake
High-stakes environments require flexible, adaptable leaders — be it on your project team or while climbing Mt. Everest.
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