How GE Can Make the Best of Its ‘Reset Moment’
Episode Description
Former GE executive Beth Comstock talks about her time at the company and the challenges that lay ahead for new CEO Larry Culp. 📂 Management
Brief Summary
Beth Comstock discusses innovation, leadership, and her new book on change at GE.
Key points
- Beth Comstock's Journey at GE. Beth Comstock discusses her unexpected journey at GE and the challenges of innovation.
- The Challenge of Change. Comstock highlights the difficulties of changing a century-old company culture.
- Agitated Inquiry Explained. Comstock explains the concept of agitated inquiry and its importance for innovation.
- The Challenge of Innovation. GE faces a crossroads in innovation and market adaptation, questioning past leadership decisions.
- The Legacy of Jack Welch. Jack Welch's leadership saw GE's stock soar by 2700 times, a stark contrast to his successors.
- A New Direction for GE. Larry Culp's leadership is seen as a fresh perspective for GE's future.
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Episode highlights
- Beth Comstock's Journey at GEBeth Comstock discusses her unexpected journey at GE and the challenges of innovation.“It was the farthest thing from my mind.”1:18Oct 30, 2018
- The Challenge of ChangeComstock highlights the difficulties of changing a century-old company culture.“The challenge of changing anything, especially for a century-old company.”3:49Oct 30, 2018
- Agitated Inquiry ExplainedComstock explains the concept of agitated inquiry and its importance for innovation.“It's about getting a heated debate and discussion going.”9:47Oct 30, 2018
- The Challenge of InnovationGE faces a crossroads in innovation and market adaptation, questioning past leadership decisions.“Innovation is alive, but businesses are at a crossroads.”20:17Oct 30, 2018
- The Legacy of Jack WelchJack Welch's leadership saw GE's stock soar by 2700 times, a stark contrast to his successors.“Jack was incredibly bold; Jeff was bold in different ways.”21:27Oct 30, 2018
- A New Direction for GELarry Culp's leadership is seen as a fresh perspective for GE's future.“Bringing outside perspectives is helpful at this time.”32:41Oct 30, 2018
Tension
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