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Jack Welch’s Approach to Breaking Down Silos Still Works

Harvard Business Review

Working across organizational boundaries was a new way of thinking 25 years ago —one that was largely championed by Jack Welch, then CEO of GE. Our communications technologies have dramatically improved, and we have instantaneous access to massive amounts of information. Fast forward to today, and we live in a different world.

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Who Killed the GE Model?

Harvard Business Review

The model was honed by Jack Welch in the 1980s and 1990s, with new portfolio restructuring strategies and a headlong expansion into finance. Fourth, some argued that GE’s advantage lay in its system of professional management, epitomized by its investments in executive education and management development.

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World Business Forum – Day 1 Recap | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Jim was animated, passionate, informative and lucid. Where Jim fell short in my opinion was that if you’ve heard Jim before, there wasn’t a lot of new information. The highlight of the day for me was when Jack Welch took center stage, and center stage he took. I found your Day 1 recap very informative.

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What All Great Leaders Have In Common | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

With what I’ve noted thus far I’m always amazed at the number of executives who don’t keep up with their professional reading. Think of the business leaders that have had the biggest positive impact in your life, and I’m sure you’ll find that these individuals were in constant search of new and better information.

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World Business Forum – Top 10 Speakers | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Bravo Nando… Jack Welch - The former Chairman and CEO of GE reminded us of the value of candor. Candor, clarity, humility, passion and a heart for service characterize Jack Welch. He possesses a wealth of information and experience on leadership and is probably the speaker that I’d most enjoy having dinner with.

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