The GE-Style Leadership Development Case Study provides insight into the management and leadership training provided by General Electric to its seasoned executives (Kreitner, 2008) . The history of General Electric dates back to the days of Thomas Edison, with the formal formation of the company in 1892 (GE, 2010). General Electric is a successful company with a history spanning more than a century. From a company primarily specializing in electricity, they have become globally competitive in diversified markets such as finance, television production, aircraft engines, medical imaging and power generation ( GE, 2010). In addition, they employ around 300,000 people in more than 100 countries (GE, 2010). Achieving such success requires a diverse management team that is skilled in different aspects of their products and production lines. The John F. Welch Leadership Center in Crotonville provides General Electric with the opportunity to prepare its managers to meet the company's changing objectives. Whether GE's approach to leadership education, as described in this case study, is effective or not, truly depends on its application. If applying internally, within the GE organization, GE operates a very successful leadership training program. However, the success of the same training practices outside of the application of GE appears to be a matter of controversy. What works for one may not work for all. First, let's look at GE from an internal perspective. In the article Bob Corcoran: The Power of GE Education, Corcoran is quoted as saying, “The DNA of any organization is its leadership and talent pipeline, and what better way to strengthen the way we operate and work around the world as a responsible company. company c...... middle of paper ......ol of the company, some of its content also works externally. GE has trained many S&P 500 executives. I think Jeffrey Immelt, current Chairman and CEO of General Electric, sums it up pretty well when he says, "Our whole system is about educating people about the GE system , and not that of another company. When executives leave the GE bubble, it's up to them to determine what travels and what doesn't” (Kratz, 2005). Works Cited GE. (2010, December 5). Information sheet. Retrieved from http://www.ge.com/company/factsheets/corporate.htmlGeneral Electric. (nd). Leadership and learning. Retrieved from http://www.ge.com/company/culture/leadership_learning.html Kreitner, R. (2008). Fundamentals of management, basics and good practices. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Company. Soshe, T. (2004). Bob Corcoran: The Power of GE Education. Director of Learning, 3(3), 34-36.