Harvard Business Review

JULY 10, 2012

Two decades ago, organizations were designed around stand-alone business units, so all managers had to understand finance, technology, manufacturing, sales, marketing, strategy, human resources, and more. If successful, they then were given responsibility for increasingly larger businesses.

Management 14

Management P&L Incubator Finance 14

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 29, 2015

As Marco Annunziata , Chief Economist at GE, told me, “We’re no longer selling customers just a jet engine, a locomotive, or a wind turbine; we’re bringing data and actionable solutions along with the hardware to reduce costs and improve performance.” The next question was where to establish the software center.

Software 8

Software Six Sigma Insourcing P&L 8

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 27, 2012

This person, let's call him Bill, had been with the company for many years, understood the engineering and supply chain issues, and was well respected by everyone. Look," he said, "I currently have 10,000 people reporting to me and responsibility for the largest P&L in the company. Not one person congratulated him.

Career 17

Career P&L Supply Chain CEO 17