How could we better train and evaluate our leaders? We focused on five core traits. We called these GE’s Growth Values: having an external market driven focus, measuring performance through the customers’ eyes; being a clear thinker, able to sift through complex information and focus on the critical priorities and strategy action steps; having imagination and courage, creating environments in which others can take risks and experiment; acting through inclusiveness, building diverse teams and partnerships, as well as collaborating across and outside the company; and deep expertise as a resource
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