Triumph over Tragedy: September 11 and the Rebirth of a Business - Couverture rigide

Duffy, John; Schaeffer, Mary S.

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ISBN 10 : 0471244384 ISBN 13 : 9780471244387

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Book by John Duffy Mary S Schaeffer

A propos du livre

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"Rebuilding KBW is eloquent testimony to the strength, spirit, and will of the people of our city."
–Richard D. Parsons, Chief Executive Officer, AOL Time Warner, Inc.

"There are no management manuals for rebuilding a firm after the tragedy that KBW suffered on 9/11. KBW′s success in their restoration is a testament to the skill and determination of the people at the firm and the deeply felt need of their friends and supporters throughout the country to help them succeed. That business success was matched by their concern for the families of those who did not survive the 9/11tragedy. As a member of one of those families and a longtime friend and client of the firm, I am deeply moved by its story. KBW is, at the same time, but one example of the strength and spirit of Americans and New Yorkers who cannot be defeated by the forces of evil."
–Thomas S. Johnson, Chairman and CEO, GreenPoint Financial

No one would have blamed the management and employees of Keefe, Bruyette & Woods for giving up. The September 11 terrorist attack killed one–third of the company′s staff and obliterated its headquarters. Yet the men and women of KBW refused to quit.

Triumph Over Tragedy tells the powerful and compelling story of KBW′s destruction and rebirth. Firsthand accounts from dozens of staff members at all levels describe the horrifying events of September 11, recall the devastation and suffering in the aftermath of the tragedy, and explain how, in the face of overwhelming destruction, they found the will and resources to survive and thrive.

The people of KBW set a new standard for disaster recovery and redefined our understanding of how much loss one company can endure and still rebuild. Their story offers lessons of hope and renewal that will inspire anyone struggling with personal or professional loss due to unforeseen tragedy.

Présentation de l'éditeur

A true story of rebuilding and remembrance in the wake of tragedy
The September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center devastated investment banking and brokerage firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) in every way possible. KBW′s headquarters were located on the eighty–eighth and eighty–ninth floors of 2 World Trade Center and as a result of the attacks, the company lost one–third of its staff. The enormity of KBW′s plight raises the question about how much a single company can lose and still conjure the strength and resources to regenerate itself. Triumph over Tragedy is the story of a group of people with indomitable spirit who literally fought their way out of the collapsing building to revive their company, support each other, and care for the victims′ families. This inspirational book captures the experiences of KBW′s survivors, including that of author and KBW CEO John Duffy who lost his son, Christopher, and longtime partner, co–CEO and Chairman Joseph Berry. Triumph over Tragedy introduces readers to the individuals behind the news stories: those representing a nation of people and businesses struggling to cope. This book also provides valuable lessons on rebuilding, which are reflected in the personal stories told by the KBW staff and the choices made at KBW regarding leadership, support for the families of those missing or dead, and methods for reestablishing the business.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Date d'édition: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0471244384
• ISBN 13: 9780471244387
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 228