Executive Guide to Integrated Talent Management

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Leadership as a Competitive Advantage: The Evolution of GE’s Growth Values

Jayne Johnson

We all know the importance of aligning our strategic goals for learning and development with those of the organization. Sounds simple enough, right? In practice, however, it can be a challenge. In this chapter, I will share with you the process we follow at General Electric to ensure our company-wide talent management strategy is in lockstep with our learning and development goals.

GE’s talent management strategy has four main components: attract the best talent, develop strong leaders with deep industry and business knowledge, manage expectations for success and accountability of their actions, and retain the leaders who are the future to GE’s continued ...