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How IBM's Sam Palmisano Redefined the Global Corporation

Harvard Business Review

In 2002 Palmisano succeeded a legendary leader in Lou Gerstner, who saved IBM from being broken up and put it on a viable course. He also forced partners and distributors to commit in writing to uphold IBM's strict ethical standards. HP suffered from a progression of strategic missteps and failed leaders. It is not about you.