Jack Welch, in Prof. Dr. Patricia Klarner, The Rhythm of Change: A Longitudinal Analysis of the European Insurance Industry, Springer, 12-Aug-2010, p. 1
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Willingness to change is a strength, even if it means plunging part of the company into total confusion for a while.
— Jack Welch on Confusion
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About Jack Welch
John Francis Welch Jr. (November 19, 1935 – March 1, 2020) was an American businessman who served as Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001. During his tenure, GE increased its market capitalization by over $400 billion. Welch also oversaw the firing of more than 100,000 GE employees, and was awarded a severance package of $417 million when he retired in 2001, the largest such payment in history.
About Jack Welch
John Francis Welch Jr. (November 19, 1935 – March 1, 2020) was an American businessman who served as Chairman and CEO of General Electric between 1981 and 2001. During his tenure, GE increased its market capitalization by over $400 billion. Welch also oversaw the firing of more than 100,000 GE employees, and was awarded a severance package of $417 million when he retired in 2001, the largest such payment in history.
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