Beyond Welch – The Concept of Professional Managers Developing Human Capital: The Concept of Professional Managers Developing Human Capital

Author: Liu Guojun
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: Jack Welch is one of the most outstanding professional managers today. In the tide of the market economy, many large enterprises have collapsed and vanished, yet General Electric has firmly maintained its position as a world major company, largely thanks to its CEO—Jack Welch. Over the past two decades of ups and downs, he has steered General Electric's corporate (ocean liner of business) through storms, constantly forging ahead. The market value of General Electric has grown from $12 billion when he took over in 1981 to $280 billion today. Describing it as "wealth rivaling the nation" would be no exaggeration. Welch himself is also widely recognized as one of the most outstanding professional managers of his generation. This book systematically summarizes and studies eight aspects of talent importance: how to identify, select, use, motivate, nurture, respect, and lead talent, dedicating it to professional managers. It aims to provide valuable insights and references for the business community. In terms of writing style, the book highlights two main points: First, it primarily uses case studies. The book selects numerous cases from all over the world, both ancient and modern, so almost every chapter includes examples from both eras. This approach not only enhances readability but also strengthens credibility. Second, in its language style, it emphasizes liveliness, wit, humor, and philosophical reflection. It is hoped that this book will provide some helpful guidance for professional managers and become a good friend to them.