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During his reign as CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch has made a name for himself as the best manager in corporate America, generating billions in wealth for shareholders along the way. These pages are filled with articles, information, and interviews with Jack Welch about his management style and his tenure at GE.
Ask Men - Jack Welch
A profile of Welch, the former CEO of General Electric. Details the successes of Welch while at GE, as well as a short biography and quotes.
Assessing Jack Welch
When he was selected as the new CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch was certainly not everyone's top pick. Many folks thought he was too young. At 45 he was General Electric's youngest CEO ever. Others thought Welch was a bit of a playboy, not right for the GE culture. Some said he was too aggressive.
General Electric Tribute to Jack Welch
When Jack Welch retired from General Electric after forty years, the board of directors included this tribute to him in the company's 2001 annual report.
How Jack Welch Runs General Electric
A close-up look at how Welch managed ran General Electric. This businessweek article is lengthy and full of excellent information for Jack admirers. It offers a brief biography of Jack Welch as well as an inside look at his management philosophies and practices.
Interview with Jack Welch
An interview with former General Electric Chairman and CEO, Jack Welch. Includes a video archive of the interview. Very informative for anyone interested in the Welch management style and beliefs.
Jack Welch - My Personal History
"Last month on September 7, I resigned the Chairman of GE," begins this site, written by Jack Welch himself. The format is that of a journal; one feels almost as if they happened to come upon it and can't help reading. An excellent place for not only a biography, but an understanding of who Jack Welch is and was.
Jack Welch Speaks
A number of quotes from former General Electric CEO Jack Welch covering everything from management practices to advice for aspiring CEO's.
Peoplesoft - Former GE CEO Jack Welch Shares His Methods
In a wide-ranging discussion that touched on everything from the Enron meltdown to the current tax policy debate on Capitol Hill, former General Electric CEO Jack Welch wowed a packed house at the PeopleSoft Leadership Summit 2002 with his plain-talking style and hard-won business wisdom.
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