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The Welch Way
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The Welch Way

24 Lessons From The World's Greatest CEO

McGraw-Hill, 2004 más...

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Recommendation

Jack Welch, the former chairman of General Electric, is still a heroic managerial figure to many businesspeople, and his wisdom has found its way into the book market in many and various ways. Of course, numerous books are available about Six Sigma, the managerial philosophy that Welch made famous. But Six Sigma was only part of Welch’s legacy. In this slim guide to the counsel of the man who earned the sobering sobriquet "Neutron Jack," author Jeffrey Krames summarizes Welch’s philosophy in 24 leadership principles, followed by brief notes and exercises for training managers. getAbstract.com recommends this admiring condensation of Jack Welch’s managerial strategies as an introductory summary which may whet your appetite for a deeper look at Welch’s distinctive take on corporate leadership.

Take-Aways

  • Former General Electric Chairman Jack Welch was known for his "Neutron Jack" management approach and his effective use of Six Sigma.
  • His managerial wisdom is summarized in 24 axioms you can use as a guide. They include:
  • Be a leader. Demolish the bureaucracy.

About the Author

Jeffrey A. Krames is the author of The Rumsfield Way and The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership. His work has been published in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, and he has made appearances on CNN, Fox News and CNBC.


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