McGraw-Hill Companies, The
The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership: Over 250 Terms, Concepts, Strategies and Initiatives of the Legendary Leader
Couldn't load pickup availability
Jack Welch is the most admired, copied, and studied CEO of the 20th century. His visionary initiatives and conceptsand adaptive management strategiesearned him the title of the most effective CEO in history. This alphabetically arranged, encyclopedic reference, The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership, provides an in-depth look at the methods that Welch used to turn GE into the world's most valuable corporation.
More than just a simple reference, however, this one-of-a-kind book traces the evolution of Welch's key ideas and innovations and provides analysis and perspective on Welch's historicand immensely successfulcareer. Comprehensive and compelling in its no-nonsense examination of all things Welch, The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership:
- Provides a guided tour of the language and strategies of Jack WelchEach of Welch's key management ideasand their significance in GE's rebirthis given in-depth treatment and evaluation
- Highlights breakthrough concepts for easy access and cross-referenceTo help readers in their exploration of Welch, key concepts and ideas are designated by the "Six Sigma"
- Applies Welch's prescient wisdom to today's demanding global environmentExamples reveal how Welch's insights can be used to address new problems in any organization, regardless of its size
- Chronicles the evolution of Welch's leadership thinkingWherever possible, dates and chronology help trace Welch's evolution as a leaderand his strategies which transformed grass-roots ideas into companywide innovations
By adding speed, simplifying the complex, and cutting straight to the heart of the matter, Jack Welch was able to find workable solutions for virtually every challenge. The Jack Welch Lexicon of Leadership follows Welch's example. It defines and organizes the terms and programs that Welch used to rewrite the language of leadership, then creates a roadmap you can use to create Welch magic of your ownregardless of your organization's industry or competitive position.