Are iconic Jack's rules getting rusty? But General Electric is still admired and talked about

Abstract

Purpose

Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

When a British TV program ran a poll to discover the nation's greatest living icon, the top‐ten shortlist provided a few surprises. Possibly surprising to many was that the Queen didn't even get a look in – but the greater surprise for others might be that not a single business leader even got the whiff of a chance to gain the crown.

Practical implications

Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.

Citation

(2007), "Are iconic Jack's rules getting rusty? But General Electric is still admired and talked about", Strategic Direction, Vol. 23 No. 3, pp. 20-22. https://doi.org/10.1108/02580540710730774