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IT Opportunities
Dave Peters

Information Technology
Manager
GE Insurance

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Agenda
The Roles of Information Technology
in 2005
GE: A Corporate Example
Entry-Level Opportunities
Advice from Executives
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IT Evolution
Technology

Systems

Process
ProcessChange
Change
Analyst
Analyst

Technical
Technical
Integrator
Integrator

Strategic
P&L

Systems
Systems
Integrator
Integrator

Business
Partner

Process

Functional
Functional
Analyst
Analyst

Systems
Systems
Specialist
Specialist

Service
Technical
Technical
Specialist
Specialist

Support

Project Management

Today:
Then:

Integration
of
technologies
Mainframe
Client
Server

ODC
ERP
Integrator;
Buy vs.
Make
Multiple
Systems
Programmer

Six
Process
Sigma
Flow,
EIntegration,
Commerce
Speed
Manufacturing
,
Financials,
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Sales

Our growth is similar to a hi-tech

company with profits that surpass
larger
Ranked 9 ones
on the Fortunes Global 500 List
th

2004
Revenues
# 1 Walmart
# 5 General
Motors
# 9 General
Electric
# 19 IBM
#134 Lockheed
Martin

287
Billion
193
Billion
153
Billion
96 Billion
36 Billion

2004
Net
Income
9 Billion
2.8 Billion
16.6 Billion
8.4 Billion
1.7 Billion

Growth*
9.5 %
(0.9) %
13.5 %
0.8%
11.6 %
13.5 %

7.5 Billion

*Percent Change in Revenues from 2003.

#141 Intel

34 Billion
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GE is recognized as one of
the worlds best companies
Worlds most respected company Catalyst Award advancing
professional women - 2004
Financial Times
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
Executive Leadership Council
2003, 2004
African American leadership - 2004
Global most admired company
Black Enterprise Magazine 4
Fortune Magazine
of 75 Top African American Leaders
1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004
in GE - 2004
Top 50 technology companies
Scientific American
100 Best Companies
for Working Mothers
Working Mother Magazine
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
2004
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~310,000 employees in 100

countries
Canada
7,500

United
States
165,000

UK
16,000

Franc
e
9,000

Germany
7,000
Hungary
15,000

Italy
6,000

Japan
8,000

China
10,00
0
India
8,000

Mexico
7,000
(30,000
with JVs)

South
Americ
a 6,000

Americas
~190,000

Australi
a 4,000

Europe/Middle East
~80,000

Asia
~40,000
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GE is a family of businesses
acting
You get the as
best one.
of both worldsthe benefits of a
small-business environment with the resources and
career opportunities of a large company.

Commercial
Finance

Infrastructure

Industrial

Healthcare

Consumer
Finance

NBC Universal
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Our growth strategy

Five core strategies for
growth

Technical Leadership

Services

Customer Relationships

Differentiating GE
at every level

Providing solutions
for customers

Creating enduring partnerships

where all parties win

Globalization

Growth Platforms

Following the customer to all Positioning GE people and

corners of the world assets in new markets for growth

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The ability to lead

innovation
will be the primary
management
focus for this decade.
Jeff Immelt

Our innovation
Global Research

Global Research
Europe

Center
Headquarters

Munich, Germany

Niskayuna, New
York
John F. Welch
Technology
Centre

China
Technology
Center

Bangalore, India

Shanghai, China

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In order to be a great
company, you need to be a
good company.
Jeff Immelt

Our actions and values

What we do

How we work
Passiona Resourcef Teamwor
ul
k
te
Curious Accountab Committ
le
ed

Open
Energiz
ed
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Integrity
The Spirit and
the Letter
A personal
commitment by
every GE employee
to follow our Code of
Conduct

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Our contributions

The GE family contributes more than $140 million

annually.
The GE Foundation supports
community and educational
programs to improve the
access, equity and quality of
education for disadvantaged
youth globally.

Tsunami Relief
Effort
The
GE family has pledged
more than $19 million in
cash, products and
services to the tsunami
relief efforts in South Asia.
NBC Universal broadcast
two benefit telethons that
raised over $27 million
from its viewers

Africa Donation
Project
$20
million initiative to
bring
improved healthcare and
infrastructure to hospitals
and
clinics in Africa.

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Volunteerism
GE volunteers gave more than one
million hours of community service
in 2004.
Our employees and retirees make
a positive impact on education,
human services and the
environment in over 50 countries.
In 2004, GE was awarded with the
Points of Light Award for
Excellence
in Workplace Volunteering.

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We are committed to being

an employer of choice.

We are an inclusive culture

GEs affinity groups provide mentoring and
networking opportunities

African American Forum

Asian Pacific American
Forum
Hispanic Forum
Women's Network

2004
Catalyst Award for efforts to
advance women leaders
within GE

2004
Executive Leadership
Council Corporate Award for
leadership in advancing
diversity in corporate
America.

2004
Working Mother Magazine
"100 Best Companies for
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Learning culture
GE invests $1 billion
annually on training
and education
programs
In 1956, GE opened
the world's first major
corporate business
school. Today, it is the
John F. Welch
Leadership Center at
Crotonville
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GE builds world-class leaders

We offer seven company-wide leadership
training programs in the following functional
areas:
Engineering
Finance
Human Resources
Information Technology
Operations Management
Sales & Marketing
Rotational in nature, these
programs
offer hands-on experience,
while
offering either classroom or
additional
learning experience while on
program.

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Information Management
Domestic Class Size:
Leadership Program
120

A 2-year program consisting of four 6-month

assignments, typically within one GE
business.
Assignments focus on vital business
processes such as: new product
introduction, sales force effectiveness and
the delivery of world-class innovative IT
solutions.
All assignments expose program
participants to Six Sigma methodologies for
solving complex business problems.
Training includes a series of comprehensive
courses which provide opportunities to
share knowledge and skills, explore
different GE businesses and network with
high caliber peers.
On-the-job training and/or formal
coursework in advanced information
technology and systems, e-Business, project

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Internship and Co-op

opportunities
Internships and co-ops are one of
the best ways to experience GE:

Meaningful
assignments
Training and
coaching
Learn from some of
the smartest people
in industry
Earn while you learn
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Today, you must always be

growing. Always focusing on the
customer and seeking out the
next great growth opportunity.

Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
Focus on current job performance.
Do everything with a sense of urgency and drive to
win.
Make a difference on every job.
Develop a reputation for delivering results above
and beyond.
Its OK to think and talk about your career, but
secondary to job performance and better when you
are hitting the ball out of the park in your current
job.

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Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
2. Expertise
Become proficient in one business/technical area.
Build a strong functional competence.
Look for opportunities to apply your expertise in a
broader business context;
multi-functional teams;
process initiatives, etc.
Learn Finance . . . its the language of business.
Manage your career so that you can evolve (rather than
leap) into a cross-functional assignment.

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Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
2. Expertise
3. Ownership
Dont whine about your career. Others can
provide advice but in the end, you are
responsible.
Get in the habit of constantly developing
yourself . . . like a professional athlete.
Commit to continuous learning (deeper/broader).
Develop skills as opposed to accumulating titles.

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Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
2. Expertise
3. Ownership
4. Challenge and Visibility
Take the hard job. Err on the side of the bigger
challenge.
Take on work that the business considers
important.
Seek out assignments with visibility, recognizing
the upside and downside potential, then perform.
Play offense with your career.

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Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
2. Expertise
3. Ownership
4. Challenge and Visibility
5. Mentors/Supporters/Role Models
Broaden your base of support. Take jobs with different
managers/clients. Work for people who will challenge you.
Seek out constructive input on a regular basis and dont
be defensive when you get it.
Surround yourself with great people and learn from them.
Be persistent.
When you encounter the imperfect boss, hang in . . .
Learn . . . make a difference.
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Advice from Successful Executives

1. Performance
2. Expertise
3. Ownership
4. Challenge and Visibility
5. Mentors/Supporters/Role Models
6. Global Experience/Cultural Breadth
Expose yourself and family to different regions and
cultures early.
Seek out positions which require interaction across
countries and cultures.
Consider assignments outside your home country
(short or longer term), but prepare by becoming expert
at something, by developing teaching, as well as
functional skills, and by committing to get a specific
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job done.

Take Charge of your Career

You are responsible for your career

development
You are responsible for your own
happiness
Your attitude is everything:
Take Risks - Go outside comfort zone
Focus on continuous learning
Follow your passion - Have fun!
Do Everything with Excellence

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