The narrative follows the author's journey of self-discovery as a skydiver from 1969 to 1982, highlighting the eccentric individuals he encountered along the way. Through thrilling experiences and personal growth, the book captures the excitement and camaraderie of the skydiving community, offering a glimpse into a vibrant subculture filled with unforgettable moments and colorful personalities.
An inside look at one of the greatest business stories of our Lou Gerstner's dramatic transformation of IBM from a dying company into a nimble giant When Lou Gerstner took the helm at IBM in 1993, the company was headed toward bankruptcy. Six years later Big Blue was back and better than its stock at an all-time high; its coffers filled with cash; and its market capitalization a healthy $169 billion. How did Gerstner do it? With unprecedented access to current and former IBM employees, and drawing upon more than 150 interviews and hundreds of pages of documents, journalist Doug Garr offers the first in-depth took at the IBM miracle and the man who made it happen. From the complete overhaul of the company's image and culture to the takeover of Lotus and the development of network technology, Garr vividly illustrates Gerstner's operating methods, management philosophy, and vision. Fastpaced and fascinating, IB14 Redux provides rare insight into the world of information services and offers prescient advice on what IBM and its competitors need to do to keep on thriving in the twenty-first century.