The Identity Circle Blog

Who is GE without all its parts?

Posted By: Larry Ackerman on May 15, 2008 @ 03:57 AM | Comment (2)

In the business section of The New York Times this morning, there's an article about GE planning to sell its appliance division, the oldest business in the company's 120 year history. The sharks are circling...investors are making more and more noise about selling off other parts as well.

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Keywords: brand, change, corporate culture, GE, identity, integrity, leadership, Norsk Hydro, transitions

Down with individuals (Not!)

Posted By: Larry Ackerman on Apr 20, 2007 @ 11:12 AM | No comments

A recent, front page article in The New York Times about French identity reported that the French Conservative candidate for president, Nicolas Sarkozy, wants to establish a new arm of the government – a ministry of "immigration and national identity." At the same time, the Socialist candidate, Segolene Royal, wants every French citizen to memorize "La Marseillaise" and keep a French flag in their cupboard, which they must display on Bastille Day. Seems that French politicians are concerned with preserving what it means to be French, no matter what, no matter how ... Story continues at Siegel&Gale.com/dialogue

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Keywords: brand, corporate culture, humanity, identity, individuality, national identity, recruitment, reputation, retention

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