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07 Dec 2008, 14:32
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Hi folks,
A few questions about general management rotational programs:
1) Are there any backgrounds that tend to feed into GM programs? I got the sense from speaking with some current Fuqua students that really anyone can transition into GM, it's more about showing that you can learn easily. Is that what y'all have seen/heard?
2) It seems that most of them are in the manufacturing space (e.g. GE, John Deere). Is there a reason why? Is it just because it's easier to learn the skills associated with those programs in that type of industry?
Thanks for your insight
ac.
A few questions about general management rotational programs:
1) Are there any backgrounds that tend to feed into GM programs? I got the sense from speaking with some current Fuqua students that really anyone can transition into GM, it's more about showing that you can learn easily. Is that what y'all have seen/heard?
2) It seems that most of them are in the manufacturing space (e.g. GE, John Deere). Is there a reason why? Is it just because it's easier to learn the skills associated with those programs in that type of industry?
Thanks for your insight
ac.
07 Dec 2008, 15:27
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1) Are there any backgrounds that tend to feed into GM programs?
I don't necessarily think so. I always thought folks with any type of leadership/management experience could go into GM programs. Maybe people with marketing/sales backgrounds have a slight advantage for certain program (like the ECLP at GE), but that advantage is minor, if it exists at all.
2) It seems that most of them are in the manufacturing space (e.g. GE, John Deere). Is there a reason why? Is it just because it's easier to learn the skills associated with those programs in that type of industry?
GE's program is actually marketing + sales focused. From what I know, you do 4 rotations and then come off-program into a marketing manager or a regional sales manager role. If you meant that GE is a company in the manufacturing space, then you are half-correct. GE is probably more well-known for its industrial businesses, but currently the financial side of GE generates approximately 50% of the revenues (it used to be 60% a few months ago...you can probably guess what happened). There are ECLP roles available in both the industrial (GE Healthcare, GE Energy) as well as the financial businesses (GE Money, GE Aviation Financial Services).
I don't necessarily think so. I always thought folks with any type of leadership/management experience could go into GM programs. Maybe people with marketing/sales backgrounds have a slight advantage for certain program (like the ECLP at GE), but that advantage is minor, if it exists at all.
2) It seems that most of them are in the manufacturing space (e.g. GE, John Deere). Is there a reason why? Is it just because it's easier to learn the skills associated with those programs in that type of industry?
GE's program is actually marketing + sales focused. From what I know, you do 4 rotations and then come off-program into a marketing manager or a regional sales manager role. If you meant that GE is a company in the manufacturing space, then you are half-correct. GE is probably more well-known for its industrial businesses, but currently the financial side of GE generates approximately 50% of the revenues (it used to be 60% a few months ago...you can probably guess what happened). There are ECLP roles available in both the industrial (GE Healthcare, GE Energy) as well as the financial businesses (GE Money, GE Aviation Financial Services).
08 Dec 2008, 09:35
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Thanks msday!! That's a good point that even though companies maybe known for manuf/industry, the programs may allow you to focus on areas like healthcare. Looks like I have a bit more research to do on the various types of GM rotational programs out there
