The Analysis of Global Leadership

Analysis of Global Leadership
A consulting Report on a case
Student Details
12/31/2019

Abstract
Leadership is a dynamic and a complex process which need a continuous engagement of leader
and employees in it. In this study the leadership of Jeff Immelt is discussed, who was chairman
and CEO of General Electric organization from 2001 to 2017. During his tenure of leadership he
transformed whole organization to new levels by changing the portfolio, processes and
technology of the company. In this study a consultation report has been written by analysing the
case of Jeff Immelt of transforming GE organization into a highly productive IT organization.
This study further discussed the strategies and process that can be adopted by Jeff Immelt to
become a more diverse and successful leader in long run and provide company success and
increased revenues. It is concluded that Jeff in this changing environment of markets need to
bring change in his leadership and stay competitive and encouraging always.

Contents
Abstract............................................................................................................................................2
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Assessment of Jeff Immelt's Leadership at GE...............................................................................4
Leadership Theories based on Jeff Immelt's Behaviour..................................................................6
Strategies for Jeff Immelt to Be More Successful Leader...............................................................7
Enhancement of Jeff Immelt's Leadership Style.............................................................................8
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................10
References......................................................................................................................................11

Introduction
Leadership is considered as an action, which helps in leading an individual or group of
individuals. It defines the complete process of leading and being lead by a leader (Holten and
Brenner 2015). It needed to be done by an expert as it involves the management of a whole
group and leading them in the right direction for the accomplishment of desired goals and
objectives. It is important for every organization to appoint an efficient leader so that the desired
operations of the organization can be accomplished in a productive manner. The GE (General
Electric) company of the US also focused on improving the performance of its employees as well
as the organization and they very well know that this can be achieved by appointment of
effective leaders and managers in the organization.
One of the best examples of effective leadership in GE organization is the leadership of Jeffrey
R. Immelt, who was the CEO and Chairman of GE from 2001 to 2017, which is quite a long time
to serve (General Eletric 2020). The leadership of Jeff Immelt at GE in his entire tenure is
analyzed in this study and on the basis of that some consulting points for efficient leadership in
the future have been explained in this consulting report for Jeff as well as leaders present in all
over the world. The report covered the elements like an assessment of Jeff’s leadership tenure at
GE, an explanation of leadership theories on the basis of Jeff’s behavior, the leadership
enhancement process for Jeff and concludes the report. This report is written with the motive of
providing consultation for effective leadership in the long run and for the overall success of the
organization (Mello, 35).
Assessment of Jeff Immelt's Leadership at GE
Leadership is a complex process that includes multiple steps and lots of effort from the side of a
leader as well as from the side of its followers (Carey and Philippon, 55). The leadership of
Jell Immelt at GE from the year 2001 to 2017 was a critical one as it managed the functions and
operations of GE in most crucial times when the market was not productive and the work
economy was also going down. Jeff still managed to hold GE among its competitors in a
productive manner. He led thousands of employees of GE in the toughest times of the
organization and holds the company compact from inside out. GE organization was going good
before the leadership of Jeff Immelt; however it was struggling to maintain its position in the
market. At the time of Jeff’s leadership the organization try to hold itself and among its