‘MBA Course’
Organization Development
Cases Study 1: OD Application: GE’s Epicenter of Change
Instructor’s Name
Dr. Prof. M. C. Siddique
Student Name
A. M. Al Jassim
Date
06 Nov., 2013
Case Study: OD – GE’s Epicenter of Change
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………...3
2. History…………………………………………………………………………...3
3. Current Programs..................................................................................................4
4. Future Trends........................................................................................................5
5. Other Programs / Insights……………………………………………………….6
6. Case Analysis....………… ……………………………………………………..7
7. Conclusion ……………………………………………………..........................7
8. References……………………………….…………………………………......7
Introduction: Through the Leadership Center, GE spends approximately $ 1 billion world-wide every year on training and educating its people. The Center even went further in leadership and learning by its epicenter at Crotonville, located in Ossining, New York. Attracting a wide range of students from all levels, customer service, employees, top executives, and highest-performing executives, the center is redefining career events and provides courses that cover a broad range such as hiring, team building, presentations, leadership for new managers, executive leadership, innovation, strategy, manager development, customer programs like change management and integration. Currently, with the presence of the center and its courses all over the world, students can find the training and learning material and courses in various cities around the world like Shanghai, Indian cities, African cities, Munich, and Dubai.
History: During the tenure of the former CEO of GE, Jack Welch, the Epicenter of Change was evolved to become more than a training center.
References: 1. http://www.catalign.in/…ops-innovation-leaders.html 24 Jul 2011 2. sites.tcs.com/big-data-study/ge-big-data-case-study/ 3. www.environmentalleader.com › Asia Mar 30, 2011 4. http://www.gecapital.com/en/our-company/careers/leadership-programs.html