The GE Way Fieldbook: Jack Welch's Battle Plan for Corporate Revolution
Slater, author of three previous books on Jack Welch, General Electric's CEO, explains Welch's successful strategies and provides a road map for seamlessly implementing those strategies in other companies. The book includes self-assessment exercises, action steps, and internal GE documents and is divided into two sections. The first section is devoted to the company's concept of leadership, empowerment, organization, and customers. The second section is devoted to Welch himself, with a reprint of an extensive interview, selected speeches, and descriptions of Welch's management style in dealing with his executives. With the notable acclaim that Welch and General Electric have earned in the business community, it is not surprising that a flood of books is being written to capitalize on that popularity, especially since Welch has recently announced his retirement after almost 20 years at the helm of GE. Although interesting, this is clearly an insider book with, a positive bias prepared with the involvement of the company and Welsh himself.Mary Whaley