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Professional Opportunities Orientation Program September 6, 2001 Craig Walker IT Leader

Professional Opportunities Orientation Program September 6, 2001 Craig Walker IT Leader. Who We Are... Respected Among our Peers. America’s Most Admired Company 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001 World’s Most Admired Company 1998, 1999 & 2000 World’s Most Respected Company 1998, 1999, 2000.

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Professional Opportunities Orientation Program September 6, 2001 Craig Walker IT Leader

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  1. Professional Opportunities Orientation Program September 6, 2001 Craig Walker IT Leader

  2. Who We Are...Respected Among our Peers America’s Most Admired Company 1998, 1999, 2000 & 2001 World’s Most Admired Company 1998, 1999 & 2000 World’s Most Respected Company 1998, 1999, 2000 “What Makes GE Admired? … Leadership …”

  3. Who We Are...A Growth Company GE Earnings Growth $12.7B 1990 - 2000 A Diversified, Technology, Manufacturing and Services Company …with a Rich History of Innovation….a Company to Watch for Future, Steady Earnings Growth $10.7B $9.3B $4.3B 2000 1990 1998 1999 Earnings Have Nearly Tripled Since 1990

  4. What We Do • Aircraft Engines • Appliances • Aviation Services • Capital Services • Card Services • Commercial Equipment Financing • Commercial Finance • Employers Reinsurance Corporation • Financial Assurance • Global Consumer Finance • Global eXchange Services • Industrial Systems • Lighting • Medical Systems • Mortgage Insurance • NBC • Plastics • Power Systems • Real Estate • Specialty Materials • Supply • Transportation Systems Leaders in Many Industries--Within One Company !

  5. Employees Outside US 137,000 44% Revenues Outside US 40% US Revenues 60% US-Based Employees 175,000 56% Who We Are…A Global Company Operations in Over 100 Countries Manufacturing Facilities in 25 Countries 40% of GE’s Revenues Come from Outside U.S.

  6. Where We’re Going Four Main Growth Initiatives are Uniting Employees around the World and Directing GE’s Future Success Globalization: Every Aspect of the Company Services: Leveraging Technology to Provide High-Value Service Solutions in Served Markets Six Sigma: A Disciplined Methodology of Eliminating Defects from Products and Processes e-Business: The Internet Based Revolution that with It Brings Enormous Opportunity

  7. Information Technology at GE e-Business: “This Is the Greatest Opportunity Yet” • "Never has there been a better time to be in a company with GE's business diversity than in 2001. It is increasingly clear that GE's initiatives are going to be a driving force for our success..." • "Today, my focus is on digitization." • Jeff Immelt • Jeff Immelt: Business Update... February 16, 2001 “The success of GE’s high growth plan ... is absolutely dependent on Information Technology.” Jack Welch June 18, 1999ONLINE EXCLUSIVE IT Recognized as a Key Growth Initiative and IT Professionals are in High Demand

  8. IT Evolution Technology Systems Process Process Change Analyst Technical Integrator Strategic P&L Systems Integrator Business Partner Functional Analyst Systems Specialist Service Technical Specialist Support Project Management Integration of technologies Mainframe Client Server • ODC • Buy vs. Make ERP Integrator; Multiple Systems Programmer • Six Sigma • E - Commerce Process Flow, Integration, Speed Manufacturing, Financials, Sales Today: Then: The evolution of an IT organization requires an evolution of skills...

  9. Full-Time Entry Paths Communications Leadership Development Program (CLDP) Information Management Leadership Program (IMLP) Edison Engineering Development Program (EEDP) Financial Management Program (FMP) Operations Management Leadership Program (OMLP) Technical Sales Leadership Program (TSLP) Human Resources Leadership Program (HRLP) Business-Specific Leadership Programs Business-Specific Positions (See www.gecareers.com for more information)

  10. The Information Management Program The purpose of IMLP is to develop your... business acumen leadership abilities technical aptitude In order to meet the future IM leadership needs of GE’s diverse businesses Designed to Develop IT Leaders of the Future

  11. Your Diverse Rotational Assignments May Include e-Business/Web Development Six Sigma Projects Infrastructure Management Product Development • Rotational Elements: • Challenging Work With Defined Deliverables and Visible Impact • Experiences with Distinct Technical Applications and Solutions • Coaching/Feedback • Sr. Level Visibility/Exposure Financial Sector Systems Project Management Process Re-engineering Manufacturing Systems Customer Interaction Quality Systems Telecommunications Real Jobs - Real Responsibility - Exciting Experience

  12. Advice from Successful Executives • Focus on current job performance. • Do everything with a sense of urgency and drive to win. • Make a difference on every job. • Develop a reputation for delivering results above and beyond. • It’s OK to think and talk about your career, but secondary to job performance and better when you are hitting the ball out of the park in your current job. • 1. Performance

  13. Advice from Successful Executives • 1. Performance • 2. Expertise • Become proficient in one business/technical area. • Build a strong functional competence. • Look for opportunities to apply your expertise in a broader business context; multi-functional teams; process initiatives, etc. • Learn Finance . . . it’s the language of business. • Manage your career so that you can evolve (rather than leap) into a cross-functional assignment.

  14. Advice from Successful Executives • 1. Performance • 2. Expertise • 3. Ownership • Don’t whine about your career. Others can provide advice but — in the end, you are responsible. • Get in the habit of constantly developing yourself . . . like a professional athlete. • Commit to continuous learning (deeper/broader). • Develop skills as opposed to accumulating titles.

  15. Advice from Successful Executives • 1. Performance • 2. Expertise • 3. Ownership • 4. Challenge and Visibility • Take the hard job. Err on the side of the bigger challenge. • Take on work that the business considers important. • Seek out assignments with visibility, recognizing the upside and downside potential, then perform. • Play offense with your career.

  16. Advice from Successful Executives • 1. Performance • 2. Expertise • 3. Ownership • 4. Challenge and Visibility • 5. Mentors/Supporters/Role Models • Broaden your base of support. Take jobs with different managers/clients. Work for people who will challenge you. • Seek out constructive input on a regular basis and don’t be defensive when you get it. • Surround yourself with great people and learn from them. Be persistent. • When you encounter the imperfect boss, hang in . . . Learn . . . make a difference.

  17. Advice from Successful Executives • 1. Performance • 2. Expertise • 3. Ownership • 4. Challenge and Visibility • 5. Mentors/Supporters/Role Models • 6. Global Experience/Cultural Breadth • Expose yourself and family to different regions and cultures early. • Seek out positions which require interaction across countries and cultures. • Consider assignments outside your home country (short or longer term), but prepare by becoming expert at something, by developing teaching, as well as functional skills, and by committing to get a specific job done.

  18. Take Charge of your Career • You are responsible for your career development • You are responsible for your own happiness • Your attitude is everything: • Take Risks - Go outside comfort zone • Focus on continuous learning • Follow your passion - Have fun! • Do Everything with Excellence

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