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

And despite speculation that hard-liners Knox and Metaksa might try to wrest control of the board from the somewhat more moderate helmsmanship of Washington and LaPierre, no putsch transpired.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Although the letter accurately reflected widespread fears in Spain, it contradicted the image of calm, steady helmsmanship that Calvo-Sotelo has sought to project since the attempted coup.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Pointer shook his head when he glanced surreptitiously at the steering recorder, a device that noted graphically every movement of the rudder with a view to promoting economical helmsmanship.

From Where the Blue Begins by Morley, Christopher