What will you learn from this book
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Leadership Philosophy: Insights into Jack Welch's leadership philosophy, including his principles and beliefs on effective leadership.
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Management Strategies: Understanding the management strategies implemented by Welch during his tenure at General Electric, including initiatives to enhance efficiency and innovation.
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Corporate Culture: Exploration of the corporate culture Welch fostered at GE and its impact on the organization's success.
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Financial Management: Insights into Welch's approach to financial management, including his strategies for driving profitability and shareholder value.
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Strategic Decision-Making: Analysis of key strategic decisions made by Welch that contributed to the growth and success of General Electric.
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Innovation and Change: Examination of Welch's attitude toward innovation and his role in driving organizational change within GE.
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Talent Management: Insights into Welch's approach to talent development, succession planning, and building a strong leadership team.
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Global Expansion: Understanding how Welch expanded GE's presence globally and navigated the challenges associated with international business.
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Challenges Faced: Discussion of challenges and setbacks faced by Welch during his leadership at GE and how he addressed them.
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Legacy: Reflection on Jack Welch's lasting legacy, not only within General Electric but also in the broader business world, and the lessons that can be learned from his experiences.
| Language | English |
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| ISBN-10 | 0471413356 |
| ISBN-13 | 9780471413356 |
| No of pages | 304 |
| Font Size | Medium |
| Book Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Published Date | 24 Apr 2001 |
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A rare perspective on the personal philosophy, business savvy, and future of the chairman of the most admired company in the world
Jack Welch, chairman of General Electric, is due to retire this spring.
Welch has transported GE into the new economy with his management style, his forward-thinking approach to new technology, and by encouraging creativity among his employees. This book provides a look at what the innovative powerhouse executive has brought to American business and what will ultimately be his legacy. Thorough, authoritative, and absorbing, Welch: An American Icon includes interviews with CEOs at other leading companies who have worked under Welch and been trained by him, as well as interviews with other GE executives.
Janet Lowe (Del Mar, CA) is an investment writer and author who has written sixteen business and biographical works, including the recent Damn Right!: Behind the Scenes with Berkshire-Hathaway Billionaire Charlie Munger (0-471-24473-2). Ms. Lowe is past editor of the San Diego Daily Transcript and Financial Editor of the San Diego Tribune. More than 200 of her business articles have appeared in such publications as Newsweek, the Christian Science Monitor, Los Angeles Times, and the San Francisco Chronicle.