THE RECRUITING METHODS OF SIR ERNEST SHACKLETON: A SUMMARY

Sir Ernest Shackleton has been called the “the greatest leader that ever came on God’s earth… bar none”. From 1914-1916 Shackleton and his team survived the wreck of their ship, Endurance, in the crushing Antarctic ice, stranded twelve hundred miles from civilization with no means of communication and no hope of rescue. It was Shackleton’s ability to choose the right people and his leadership skills that have been credited for the safe return of every member of the team. His approaches to recruiting and leadership in general were decades before their time and have been the subject of close examination and emulation. Below is a summary of his key recruiting methods. · Start with a solid core of workers you know from past jobs or who come recommended by trusted colleag View the rest of this article