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Mon 12 Dec 2008Tough Truths
MANAGEMENT:Having successfully run one of the biggest corporations in the world, Jack Welsh has an unique insight into the problems facing the world economy, writes KARLIN LILLINGTON
WHEN JACK Welch, the gruff, likeable, tough-talking former chief executive of General Electric (GE) speaks, people listen. Actually, they hang on his every word. Audiences love him. So when he is the keynote speaker, as he was recently at CA's (formerly Computer Associates) regular user conference in Las Vegas, the auditorium is packed and expectant. In tough economic times people clearly hope this American business icon will offer some wisdom that might illuminate a way out.
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