IP: A random observation on the "Internet Revolution"

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> From: Chris Savage <chris.savage () crblaw com>
> To: "Dave Farber (E-mail)" <farber () cis upenn edu>
> Subject: A random observation on the "Internet Revolution"
> Date: Fri, 4 May 2001 09:59:52 -0400
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> From today's WSJ, an article about GE integrating email, the web, etc., 
> into its operations:
>
> "The shift also is redefining what GE managers do. Those e-business titles 
> are being eliminated; now all managers, even those reluctant to use 
> e-mail, are being rated on their Internet prowess. 'It's not a separate 
> function, it's a core competency,' says Mr. Reiner. 'That's a huge culture 
> change.'
>
> "David C. Calhoun, head of GE's large aircraft engines business in 
> Evendale, Ohio, agrees. 'I don't let anybody in my office without their 
> laptop.' He adds: 'If a guy comes in here 10 times and he always has to 
> bring someone to operate his PC, he ain't making it.'"
>
> The need to be computer- and email- and web-fluent may seem obvious to 
> those of us in the trade, so to speak, but we would do well not to 
> underestimate the "huge culture change" involved in viewing those 
> abilities as "a core competency" of normal managers in normal businesses.
>
> Chris Savage
> Cole, Raywid & Braverman, LLP
> 202-659-9750
>
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