I find it not only sad but an indictment on Australian management that someone would think that working with your employee's is an experiment!!!!!
If anyone has been watching the TV series On James Cook you will see this as another example of not only a great explorer but a great leader.
Cook had the admiration and respect of his men because of his actions.
His idea on preventing scurvy was brilliant not only for it's concept but it's execution.
The men did not want to eat it so he made sure that all officers and himself ate the pickled cabbage.
This example set By Cook was symptomatic of his leadership style.He knew his success depended on the health of his men.
It is evident that todays corporate leadership is less innovative than Cooks pickled cabbage....