Ernest Shackleton's Journey to the Endurance

By:

Ashish Nanda and Nicholas Tabor (Published: May 19, 2010)

Leadership & Team Dynamics

Product number:

HLS 10-10

Length:

10 pages

English:

PDF

Product Type:

Case

Link to Faculty Author Page:

Ashish Nanda

Link to Free Educator Copy:

Educator Copy

Abstract

In 1914, Ernest Shackleton began an epic voyage to Antarctic aboard the Endurance. The case study describes the path his life took leading up to the voyage and describes the voyage itself-a compelling saga of crisis and survival.

Learning Objectives

The case allows instructors and students to review what happened during the voyage and explores what is required for effective teamwork and leadership in the face of turbulence.

Subjects Covered

Leadership, Teamwork, Crisis Management

Setting

Geographic: Global

Event Year Begin: 1914