Challenge Management: What Managers Can Learn from the Top Athlete

by Wladimir Klitschko, Stefanie Bilen, Maren Barton (Translator)

As both an Olympic gold medalist and two-time world heavyweight champion, boxer Wladimir Klitschko stands apart from most athletes. But he also stands apart another in the attention he paid to his professional career outside the ring. Klitschko founded his own promotions and management groups during his fighting days, as well as an advanced certification program at a Swiss university to teach the basics of professional self-management. Challenge Management brings Klitschko’s insights to readers, revealing his methods and personal philosophies for tackling challenges in the arenas of business and finance. Challenge Management also provides readers with practical examples and personal anecdotes from a variety of sports managers, entrepreneurs, and friends of the author, including Arnold Schwarzenegger.

208 pages, Hardcover

First published August 17, 2017

Reviews

[Ivo Hristov · Rating 3 out of 5]

Щеше да е хубаво, ако в книгата се говореше повече за живота на Владимир Кличко, и по-малко за бизнес, но въпреки това ми харесва. Мотивираща книга е, заслужава си да се прочете.

[Serhii Pliaka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Це не біографія видатного боксера, хоча без біографічних відомостей в ній не обійшлося. Це мотиваційна книга, в якій Володимир Кличко разом зі своєю співавторкою Штефані Білен аналізує як можна трансформувати та упроваджувати величезний спортивний досвід у бізнес-сферу.
Автор(и) подає(ють) 12 відповідей на різноманітні виклики та застосування концепції управління викликами провідними експертами у різних галузях. Моя перша асоціація із числом 12 (у контексті його використання Володимиром Кличком) - це 12 раундів боксерського поєдинку у надважкій вазі, в якій боксував автор.
Як і будь-яка книга подібного жанру вона містить поради, які неможна вважати готовими рецептами до дії, хоча цікаві думки є і ними неможна нехтувати. Але... Але це все досвід суб'єктивний досвід автора і щоб його перейняти треба його прожити.

[Artem Rud' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Не ожидал от этой книги ничего. Взялся прочитать из любопытства и уважения к спортивным достижениям Владимира Кличко. Изначально думал не дочитаю, но книга зашла.
Не смотря большую мотивационную составляющую, в книге достаточно много интересных и практичных инсайтов. После прочтения ещё больше уважения и восхищения появилось к Владимиру Кличко.

[Kostiantyn Koshelenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

While moving my office library, I stumbled upon another remarkable book: Challenge Management: What Managers Can Learn from the Top Athlete (F.A.C.E. the Challenge: Entdecke die Willenskraft in dir!) by Dr. Wladimir Klitschko and Stefanie Bilen.

Wladimir Klitschko is not only a legendary boxer and Olympic champion but also a successful entrepreneur and educator. In 2016, he developed a unique management course, which he now teaches at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

In this book, Klitschko shares 12 principles of Challenge Management that he refined during his sports career and successfully applies to business and life. One of these principles is “Effectiveness over perfection,” emphasizing the importance of achieving results rather than obsessing over flawless execution. Another key insight is that “Success is a balanced combination of heart, mind, and action—plus a little bit of luck.”

The Ukrainian edition of the book has long been sold out locally. However, it remains available on Amazon for those interested.

Beyond sports and business, Klitschko has taken a strong stance in supporting Ukraine. Since the full-scale invasion, he has been a vocal advocate for Ukraine on the global stage, engaging in multiple initiatives to support the country.

I highly recommend following Wladimir Klitschko—not just for his leadership insights, but also for his unwavering commitment to Ukraine.

[Flor · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good. I don't agree with everything also because I am reading at the same time Your Strategy Needs a Strategy: How to Choose and Execute the Right Approach and in my opinion, when Klitschko sometimes gives advice, he is mixing different strategies here up. Nevertheless, I like how he thinks and the values that he speaks about in this book. All in all, I enjoyed it.

[Georgi Yanakiev · Rating 3 out of 5]

Част от съдържанието на книгата е разтеглива вероятно, за да набъбнат страниците на книгата, но това по никакъв начин не допринася за качеството на съдържанието. Въпреки това, част от опита на Владимир Кличко са практически проверени и полезни съвети. Особено, когато набляга, че в бизнеса трябва да се влага старание, постоянство и последователност.

[Yani · Rating 4 out of 5]

Жалко, че книгата не е писана от самия него, и има малко биографични елементи.
На моменти звучи като писана с цел PR и изграждане на конкретен образ, но въпреки това особено във втората част има силни послания. Някои глави заслужават втори прочит и време да ги осмислиш.

[S L · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was disappointed about this book. I wanted to read some more practical receipts 'how to overcome challenges' than just thoughts and writing but other people not by W.Klitschko. So, as for me not very practical.

[Alexcanislupus · Rating 1 out of 5]

Wenig hilfreiche Ansammlung an Plattitüden. Gib mir meine Zeit zurück.

[Illia Kubasov · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is very good and inspiring book written in easy style. even though it is a bit overloaded with author's self presentation it is still brings good set of principles.

[Stiliyana Angelieva · Rating 5 out of 5]

Уникална книга разкрива повече за живота на братя Кличко през комунизма и бившатаС сР

[Arthur Krause · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very motivating! Great book. Great guy!

[G T · Rating 3 out of 5]

The case studies and bit of biography was good, but it didn't get me.