Jack Welch

Released - 2001

This program, guest-hosted by CNBC’s Stuart Varney, profiles Jack Welch, dubbed Most Admired CEO of the Century by Forbes and lauded by Fortune as “perhaps the most admired CEO of his generation.” General Electric’s former chairman and CEO shares his commonsense philosophy and the leadership initiatives that transformed GE and revolutionized the world of business. In addition, MBA students and faculty from the University of Michigan Business School ask questions about the difference between creating an edge and creating fear, whether the GE leadership model can be transferred to governmental agencies, and Welch’s worst professional decision. (58 minutes)

• Jack Welch: Icon of Leadership - DVD $189.99 [Add to Cart]

Released - 2002

This remarkable 20-part series, moderated by CNN’s Emmy Award-winning journalist Jeff Greenfield, uses in-depth interviews with internationally recognized and respected CEOs to shed light on those managerial, organizational, and technological issues that are shaping the marketplace of ideas. In addition, this comprehensive business library also explores the personal side of commerce, as industry icons discuss the values and experiences that shape and influence their business philosophies, strategies, and decisions. 20-part series, 57-58 minutes each.

The Series Includes: Creating the 21st-Century CEO | Challenges of the 21st-Century CEO | Internet Shopping in the 21st Century | Cutting-Edge Technologies | International Branding in the 21st Century | Mastering the Art of Corporate Reinvention | The Search for Talent in the 21st Century | Major League Entrepreneurs | Entertainment in the Digital Age | Creating New Categories, Businesses, and Markets | Innovators of Silicon Valley | The Built-to-Order Revolution | Challenges of Leadership | Defense, Aerospace, and Cyberspace | Building Multilevel Global Brands | Jack Welch: Icon of Leadership | Staying on Top in Turbulent Times | Dynamic Leadership in Turbulent Times | Leadership in a Fast-Paced Economy | Customer-Driven Success

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Released - 1994

This program introduces the fundamentals of reengineering and provides an overview of the radical improvements possible through its use. Interviews with CEOs Bill Gates and Jack Welch highlight the fundamental elements of reengineering, including customer focus, radical and not incremental change, and committed leadership. Michael Hammer, author of the authoritative work on the subject, provides insights into how to reengineer fundamental business processes. The program concludes with a case study of a small, innovative Brazilian engineering firm. (27 minutes)

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Released - 1993

Jack Welch, the high-powered boss of General Electric, has guided the company through significant changes in the years he’s been at the helm. But Welch has come under severe criticism for his draconian reorganizations, from employees who have lost jobs as a result of downsizing to stockholders worried about the company’s future. In this program, Welch defends his business decisions, including his controversial purchase of NBC Broadcasting in the 1980s. Fellow executives and employees discuss the benefits and drawbacks of Welch’s policies. A union leader paints his own portrait of Welch as "one of the greatest monopoly players on the corporate scene." Original BBC broadcast title: The House That Jack Built. (40 minutes)

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