Yachting World

5 TIPS BRINGING ON A NEW CREW

ANDY RICE asks Clipper Round the World Race skipper NIKKI HENDERSON for her top tips on bringing together an unfamiliar crew with varying experience levels

According to Nikki Henderson, good leadership is not about barking orders, it’s about fostering an atmosphere of shared responsibility and finding out what really motivates the individuals on your team.

The more you seek to understand your crew, the more respect you’re likely to earn from them. Once you have that respect, you can inspire your team to create a shared vision

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