The Commando Entrepreneur

by Mckinney, Damian

• ISBN13: 9781909273610
• ISBN10: 1909273619
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-07-01
• Publisher: Urbane Publications

Summary

A compelling look into the links and lessons between high performance in the military and business worlds, demonstrating how a commando approach can prove highly effective in business

Drawing on his own experience as a Royal Marine and as an international business consultant, McKinney writes about the values of a Marine that have served him well in his commercial life. He suggests that the "commando entrepreneur" is a particularly vital and valuable role in business success. He explores the characteristics of a commando entrepreneur through interviews with global business leaders, case studies of work undertaken by his consultancy, and stories from military history. From these he provides guidance for senior business people to help them improve individual and company performance.

Author Biography

After a fast-track career with the UK Royal Marine Commandos, where he served for 18 years on operations around the world, Damian McKinney entered the private sector. He soon discovered that the Royal Marines’ approach to challenging and complex military operations was directly relatable and transferable to the business world.

In 1999, he founded the company McKinney Rogers around his love of “real operational challenges”, particularly under severe pressure and focusing on results. And over the past decade, he has built a global organization with offices on every subcontinent, and dedicated to delivering tangible and sustainable results for organizations ranging from Walmart to Diageo and Pfizer to Thomson Reuters.
McKinney Rogers applies military philosophy and real-world experience to equip business teams and organizations with the tools and capability to deliver high-performance results regardless of the obstacles they face.

http://www.mckinneyrogers.com/