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- John H. Burdakin: Railroader
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: Michigan State University Press
summary
Genuinely talented and successful managers in any field—business, government, military, academia—are scarce. John Howard Burdakin was a happy exception to the norm. This engaging biography examines Burdakin’s life in the railroad industry—at Pennsylvania Railroad, Penn Central, and finally at Grand Trunk Corporation—during a tumultuous time in the transportation business and underscores his core principles and how he employed them in the management of people and property. Some contemporary observers may consider Burdakin’s often conservative style as quite out of date, but a more sober assessment reveals that his approach has utility in any time and in any field. An excellent resource for leadership professionals, this study focuses on Burdakin’s career in management, ever stressing his foundational convictions—how he came by them, how he employed those principles as a manager, and how they were understood by those who worked for him or with him. Through teamwork, trust, hard work, honesty, diligence, and integrity, Burdakin would become respected as one of the railroad industry’s brightest guiding lights.
Table of Contents
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- 2. Firm Foundations
- pp. 5-10
- 4. Out of Canada
- pp. 21-32
- 5. A Patient Approach
- pp. 33-46
- 6. Taking Stock
- pp. 47-60
- 8. Soldiering On
- pp. 73-92
- 9. A Great Ride
- pp. 93-98
Additional Information
ISBN
9781609174644
Related ISBN(s)
9781611861778, 9781628952360, 9781628962369
MARC Record
OCLC
919104792
Pages
120
Launched on MUSE
2016-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No
Copyright
2015