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Program Titles
- Engaging Your People
- The Agenda: Grassroots Leadership
When Mike Abrashoff, a Navy Captain, took command of the USS Benfold, morale was low, turnover was high, and performance ranked at the bottom of the Pacific Fleet. Twelve months later, the ship was the benchmark for performance—the shining star… using the very same crew.
This inspiring talk is based on the vital leadership lessons Abrashoff learned as he led the remarkable turnaround of the ship.
The first lesson was Abrashoff’s realization that before the ship’s performance could improve, his leadership style had to change from the traditional command and control model.
When the crew would present a problem, Abrashoff became known for responding.
“What would YOU do? It’s YOUR ship!”
His Leadership Roadmap principles created a high-performance culture and empowered his crew to take charge, use ingenuity, and take initiative to improve every aspect of the way things were done.
Abrashoff’s presentation gives audiences the tools and inspiration to lead differently and elevate organizational performance to new levels.
“IT’S OUR SHIP – PUTTING THE LEADERSHIP ROADMAP TO WORK”
This presentation delivers examples of the Leadership Roadmap in action for organizations that want to get serious about improving performance.
Abrashoff brings to life stories of how the principles that led the transformation of the USS Benfold have been put into action at companies and organizations looking to harness the power of their most important asset – their people. He shows real leaders achieving dramatic results as they address their most pressing people challenges: collaboration, commitment, cohesion, accountability, engagement, rapid and continual innovation, and diversity in the workforce. In example after example, the lessons from the Benfold translate across all kinds of organizations – corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and government. Abrashoff shows audiences, by example, how to use their new leadership toolkit.
“It’s Our Ship” goes deep into the how-tos of creating a culture where everyone takes ownership and responsibility for taking performance to the next level.
“TAKE ACTION” Meant to deepen the learning from Mike Abrashoff’s keynote talk, Take Action sessions provide attendees with additional powerful tools and strategies to apply in their work environment.
Take Action sessions create an exciting atmosphere by examining the key components of high-performing leaders, teams, and organizations.
Participants will experience innovative, fast-paced individual and group exercises tailored to the leadership and cultural issues most relevant to the organization. They’ll learn the practical application of principles outlined in the keynote and build a roadmap to achieve the personal and organizational goals they’ve outlined.
Books by Mike D. Abrashoff, Commander
- It’s Your Ship, Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy
- Get Your Ship Together
- It’s Our Ship: No-Nonsense Guide to Leadership
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