August 2010 (Revised January 2012)
Supplement
HBS Case Collection

Leaders Who Make a Difference: Sam Palmisano's Smarter IBM: Day 2

By: Joseph L. Bower and Sonja Ellingson Hout

Format:Print
| Pages:7

Abstract

Sam Palmisano became CEO of IBM in 2002. He dramatically energized the organization through portfolio changes and a values driven approach to managing the company.

Keywords

Transformation; Leadership; Leadership Style; Business or Company Management; Emerging Markets; Value

Citation

Bower, Joseph L., and Sonja Ellingson Hout. "Leaders Who Make a Difference: Sam Palmisano's Smarter IBM: Day 2." Harvard Business School Supplement 311-031, August 2010. (Revised January 2012.)