Controlling Risk in a Dangerous World - 30 Techniques for Operating Excellence

Jim Wetherbee

Summary

A five-time Space Shuttle commander reveals what astronauts know about improving performance and productivity under pressure.   Jim Wetherbee, the only five-time Space Shuttle commander, presents thirty techniques that astronauts use—not only to stay alive in the unforgiving and deadly environment of space, but also to conduct high-quality operations and accomplish complex missions. These same techniques, based on the foundational principles of operating excellence, can help anyone be successful in high-hazard endeavors, ordinary business, and everyday life.   Controlling Risk in a Dangerous World shows you how to embrace these techniques as a way of operating and living your life, so you can predict and prevent your next accident, while improving performance and productivity to take your company higher.

Available since: 07/12/2016.

Print length: 363 pages.

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