The Expedition
What was the original goal of Shackleton's expedition?
Cross Antarctica
Name one quality that helped Shackleton pursue such an ambitious expedition.
Ambition, Confidence, Courage, Determination, or Risk-taking
Shackleton paid attention to his crew's emotions and morale. What type of leadership does this demonstrate?
People-Oriented Leadership
Name one thing the crew did to maintain morale while trapped.
Games, Story-telling, Parties, Lectures, Pranks
Team morale and keeping people connected
Endurance
Approximately how many years did Shackleton spend planning the expedition?
4 years
During emergencies, Shackleton made quick decisions and expected the crew to follow them. What style is this?
Directive Leadership
Why did Shackleton carefully choose who shared tents together?
He wanted optimistic crew members to help lift the spirits of others
Your original plan clearly isn't working. Based on Shackleton's leadership, what should you do?
Adapt the plan instead of stubbornly sticking to it.
What happened to Shackleton's ship?
It became trapped in ice, and was eventually crushed
What did Shackleton prioritize once the original plans stopped working?
His crew's survival
Shackleton changed his leadership approach depending on what was happening. What style does this represent?
Situational Leadership
What did Shackleton do when reaching Paulet Island became unrealistic?
He changed the plan rather than continuing something that wasn't working
There's an immediate emergency and there is no time for group discussions. Which leadership style would be most appropriate?
Directive leadership
Where did the crew eventually reach after escaping the ice in lifeboats?
Elephant Island
What did Shackleton do when his original plans stopped working?
He adapted and changed the initial plan
Shackleton personally took the dangerous journey to find rescue. What leadership concept does this demonstrate?
Leading By Example
Approximately how far did Shackleton sail in the James Caird seeking help?
About 800 miles.
Your employees are responding differently to a crisis. What Shackleton strategy could you use?
Understand individual personalities and manage/support people differently.
How many members of the expedition ultimately survived?
All 28 of them
What was one reason Shackleton was able to maintain his crew's trust during the crisis?
Took responsibility, Stayed involved, Protected morale, Made decisions, Shared the risks with them
Shackleton could be supportive during periods of low morale, but highly directive during immediate danger. What does this tell us about effective leadership?
Effective leaders adapt their style to the situation
Why is the expedition sometimes considered a leadership success even though the original mission failed?
Shackleton adapted the goal and successfully brought his entire crew home alive.
Finish this sentence: The expedition failed, but ... succeeded.
The leadership