View Photo GalleryWelcome to CEO+CEO: Perspectives on Excellence – a new interview series with
James Gorman and some of the most influential leaders in business.
Our first installment of Perspectives on Excellence features Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman and CEO of GE. Immelt has been widely acknowledged by his colleagues and publications such as Barron's and Time as one of the most visionary and influential executives leading the industry today. As a leader focused on building and nurturing a culture of excellence and integrity, he was a clear choice as our first guest in this series.
CEO+CEO: James Gorman + Jeffrey R. Immelt
July 29, 2010
FEATURED TOPICS
Immelt talks about the importance of having great people, formal processes inside a company and oneness of culture
Immelt talks about making tough decisions and not being deterred by criticism
Immelt and Gorman discuss receiving good advice from Warren Buffett and Dave Komansky, respectively
Immelt talks about the indicators GE looks for including rail loadings, appliance market revenues and advertising
Immelt and Gorman discuss the need to restore confidence in the markets and staying cool during volatility
Immelt talks about GE's profound commitment to R&D despite a slower growth economy
Q&A
Gorman and Immelt discuss the need for managers to constantly be innovating and looking for the edge in the market
Immelt talks about restoring value in GE Capital, building great infrastructure franchises and effective capital allocation