Leadership lessons from the edge

Singapore

LEADERSHIP is never an easy task, but few environments are harsher than what Rachael Robertson experienced as a station leader in Antarctica. It was tough coping with the intense physical conditions, with the temperature hovering around minus 35 degrees Celsius, months of darkness and constant blizzards.

But managing a diverse team in an isolated, pressure-cooker environment for months was even harder.

"Antarctica is one of the world's toughest workplaces," declares Ms Robertson, who will be here in Singapore for the annual HR Summit on May 17 to share her experience.

As only the second female and youngest expedition leader to …