While Slater is clearly an admirer of Welch’s results, the book doesn’t shy away from the human cost of "Neutron Jack’s" efficiency. It portrays the friction and fear that accompanied the massive layoffs and the shift toward a more transactional corporate culture. Final Verdict
The strength of the text lies in its breakdown of Welch’s most famous (and often controversial) initiatives: Jack Welch & The G.E. Way: Management Insights ...
The "20-70-10" rule for identifying top talent and weeding out underperformers. While Slater is clearly an admirer of Welch’s
