“At the heart of this culture is an understanding that an organization's ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive business advantage.”

Cited in: Robert Slater (1998), Jack Welch & The G.E. Way: Management Insights and Leadership. p. 12

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American executive: General Electric CEO 1935

Arie de Geus (1930) Dutch businessman

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Source: Organizational Culture and Leadership, 1985, p. 11