Monday, July 31, 2006

Sorry, Jack! Why Welch's Rules Don't Work

Current issue of Fortune, August 7, 2006 on the new rules of business. It is available on the www.fortune.com as well.

We did a presentation session on The Welch Way, 24 lessons on Jack Welch's management philosophy 3 years ago in our team meeting. Fortune is discovering new rules in today dogs-eat-dogs world of business. Are the 24 lessons of The Welch Way obsolete? The new rules makes a lot of sense. Here we go...

Old Rule: Big dogs own the street
New Rule: Agile is best; Being big can bite you

Old Rule: Be No. 1 or No. 2 in your market
New Rule: Find a Niche, Create something new

Old Rule: Shareholders Rule
New Rule: The Customer is King

Old Rule: Be Lean and Mean
New Rule: Look Out, Not In

Old Rule: Rank your players; Go with the A's
New Rule: Hire Passionate People

Old Rule: Hire a Charismatic CEO
New Rule: Hire a Courageous CEO

Old Rule: Admire my Might
New Rule: Admire my Soul

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