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From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
Memoir of turning Continental Airlines into a better company....good for notes to future executives with specific very true scenarios.Great read if you like airline stories.
From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
I enjoyed the style of writing and the anecdotes. But for someone who was searching for a way on HOW they changed Continental, I was a little disappointed.Some of the explanations are enlightening and many others are standard textbook material. A crucial message is imparted on the reader, however the great disappointment is that this message is repeated over and over and over. You understand the point after 20 pages or so.A book for a junior in the airline business or just someone with a particular passion for the airline world. I don't recommend it to anyone who hopes to find complex explanations or examples in this book.
From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
In a simple way, excellent ideas that could be useful for any company.Due to the book you will be interested in Continentals and Bethune next steps
From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
YES, The airline was turned around,, but continental employees are the LOWEST paid in the industry! He insults FAs by considering them outcasts,,, DO YOU REALIZE they are the ONLY group at CONTINENTAL AIRLINES that does NOT get holiday pay? They have to be AWAY from family and friends, YET they are paid like it was any other day while other employee groups enjoy HOLIDAY PAY. THERE IS ALOT THIS BOOK COVERS UP AND SUGAR COATS. This book is the equal of a badly written AESOP FABLE. LET the readers talk to the FAs, ground staff, etc. Let the public see your salary and the under industry standard rates you pay the employees.
From Worst to First: Behind the Scenes of Continental's Remarkable Comeback
The book may provide a business model but the airline has not "come back." Continental is still the worst run airline in the U.S. so the entire premise of the book is moot.
Hell at Tassafaronga
This is a most excellent account of the USS New Orleans and much of what the crew experienced during this time. My dad, Jess N Evans, Jr. was on this ship probably from Jan. 1942 until the return to Bremmerton, Washington on March, 1943. Since he died an early death at age 47, my brother & I have always been curious about his time in WWII. We connected with his shipmates in Sept, 2008 by phone with one, then attended their yearly reunion in Mobile, AL in 4-09 and will attend their final one in Austin, TX 4-2010. These men, who are still living, have answered questions, told their stories & are new cherished friends for me. I will finish reading this book before seeing them again soon. I only wish the author were still living to be there as well. I understand that he passed on about 6 yrs ago. I recommend this book for any relatives of those who served on "The Miracle Ship" but also for any who may be interested in what price freedom requires.