Welch: An American Icon

By Janet Lowe

Book Overview

Finanz- und Investmentexperten, Investoren, Unternehmer
Jack Welch ist Chairman und CEO von General Electric. Mit seinem Managementstil, seiner vorausschauenden Einstellung zur neuen Technologie und durch die Förderung der Kreativität seiner Mitarbeiter hat er GE zu einem Unternehmen gemacht, das sich in der New Economy behaupten kann. "Welch - An American Icon" untersucht, was Jack Welch für die amerikanischen Unternehmenswelt geleistet hat. Enthalten sind Interviews von CEOs anderer führender Unternehmen, die einmal unter Welch gearbeitet haben und von ihm ausgebildet wurden sowie Interviews mit zahlreichen GE Führungskräften, die anschaulich demonstrieren, wie Welch einen schwächelnden Dinosaurier in einen unbestrittenen Technologieführer verwandelt hat. Das Buch untersucht auch Welchs unverwechselbare Einstellung zum Handel - sei hart, realistisch, innovativ, wettbewerbsfähig und vor allem fair. Eine interessante Lektüre - nicht nur für Führungskräfte.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 047125522X
• ISBN13: 9780471255222
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

SPECIAL INSIGHT INTO THE WORLD'S GREATEST LEADER!

I really liked Janet Lowe's breezy, yet comprehensive writing style. She certainly captures not only the man but his impressive leadership traits and business acumen. I have the full Welch library but I would highlight this book out of the bunch simply because of her ability to tell a good story. Many of the other Welch books are dry and do not provide new insight. Clearly the author had connects into Welch and GE that allowed her to tell a rich story. I strongly recommend as a must-have to anyone in business.

Strong Reading

I don't know what book some of these other reviewers read but I found the man fascinating and the presentation excellent. I would definitely recommend this for anyone interested in the evolution of a corporation in the latter part of the 20th century going into the 21st century.

Excellent portrait of an American business leader

So much has been written about Jack Welch but this book offers a broad overview not just of him but of the company he has run for some many years. This is a solid book that offers insights into management, investment and American business.

Insight into a legend

This book is full of insightful perspective on perhaps the most respected businessperson of the past 25 years. Welch's style and innovative approach coupled with his forward-thinking ability have won him the admiration of millions. This book outlines not only that style and approach, but details actions Welch took while at the helm of GE. Likewise, the final section delves into speculation of what the future holds for both Jack and GE as he steps aside later this year.This is a must read for any Welch fan, and for anyone wanting to get a greater perspective on a true American success story.