Publications
Publications
- February 2006 (Revised November 2006)
- HBS Case Collection
GE's Growth Strategy: The Immelt Initiative
Abstract
Follows the actions of GE CEO, Jeff Immelt, as he implements a growth strategy for the $150 billion company in a tough business environment. In four years, he reinvigorates GE's technology, expands its services, develops a commercial focus, pushes developing countries, and backs "unstoppable trends" to realign GE's business portfolio around growth platforms. At the same time, he reorganizes the company, promotes "growth leaders" into top roles, and reorients the culture around innovation and risk taking. Finally, in 2006, he sees signs of growth, but wonders whether it is sustainable.
Keywords
Transformation; Judgments; Global Strategy; Leadership Style; Growth and Development Strategy; Organizational Structure
Citation
Bartlett, Christopher A. "GE's Growth Strategy: The Immelt Initiative." Harvard Business School Case 306-087, February 2006. (Revised November 2006.)