Examine these 3 big strategic themes from GE's struggles

Examine these 3 big strategic themes from GE's struggles | Change starts with a convincing case | Agile transformation must start at the top Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( ADVERTISEMENT October 3, 2018 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [FORWARD]( [] Leading Edge [] [Examine these 3 big strategic themes from GE's struggles]( Examine these 3 big strategic themes from GE's struggles (Scott Olson/Getty Images) General Electric's struggles, including firing CEO John Flannery this week, are unlikely to produce copycat lessons for the rest of us, writes James daSilva of SmartBrief. Instead, look at the root issues facing GE -- organizational purpose, CEO hiring and reorganizational challenges -- and then look inward to see how your organization would handle similar challenges, he argues. 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