helmsmanship

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Merkel’s helmsmanship of Europe’s biggest economy means that on the Greek crisis “it’s still the Germans who set the agenda,” said Techau.

From BusinessWeek • May 26, 2011

He was an uninspiring leader whose illusion of strong and steady helmsmanship was mainly a scaffolding built by his subordinates.

From Time Magazine Archive

The rev-limiter alarm chirped to remind me to focus on helmsmanship, but just before the alarm I heard, or maybe felt, something.

From Time Magazine Archive

Clitics say the firm's traditionally offhand style has deteriorated into indecisiveness under Christina's helmsmanship.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yet, thanks to Mostyn's helmsmanship, she carried way splendidly, until the ascent of the on-coming crest enabled the wind-starved canvas to fill out again.

From The Wireless Officer by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)