Welch: The 10 Major Management Secrets of a Change Master: The 10 Major Management Secrets of a Change Master

Author: Stuart Crainer
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book was first published in 1999. At that time, Jack Welch's supreme status in corporate management seemed unchallenged. His image was no longer limited to that of a CEO. Yet he faced his impending retirement with equanimity. Jack Welch: The 10 Principles of a Transforming Leader examines Jack Welch's management and leadership style. The book explores why Welch became CEO and what he did. How he adapted other management theories and practices. The views on Welch's management style remain relevant. In his final years, Welch's nature did not change suddenly. Welch remained a corporate giant. His career demonstrated that serving one company consistently did not lead to numbness. He also proved that the best management was not exclusive to attractive high-tech industries. Dull joint ventures need inspiring leadership. What's important is that Welch proved management is essentially an art of people, not a science. Management is fascinating and requires passion to excel. Corporate employees are also human beings.