TY - JOUR
T1 - Interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT
AU - O'Regan, Nicholas
AU - Ghobadian, Abby
PY - 2009/8/7
Y1 - 2009/8/7
N2 - Purpose – British Telecom (BT) has achieved a classic turnaround that involved divestment and efficiency drives. This interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT, sheds light on BT's past development and future growth. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT. Findings – The interview outlines a number of important factors in running a resilient and effective global company such as culture and common values, leadership at board and executive levels, remuneration transparency, skills, technology, and corporate governance. Originality/value – The paper provides insight into the strategic journey of BT.
AB - Purpose – British Telecom (BT) has achieved a classic turnaround that involved divestment and efficiency drives. This interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT, sheds light on BT's past development and future growth. Design/methodology/approach – The paper takes the form of an interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT. Findings – The interview outlines a number of important factors in running a resilient and effective global company such as culture and common values, leadership at board and executive levels, remuneration transparency, skills, technology, and corporate governance. Originality/value – The paper provides insight into the strategic journey of BT.
KW - Culture
KW - Leadership
KW - Strategic management
KW - Telecommunications
KW - Turnarounds
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85047215063&partnerID=8YFLogxK
UR - https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/17554250910982516/full/html
U2 - 10.1108/17554250910982516
DO - 10.1108/17554250910982516
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85047215063
SN - 1755-425X
VL - 2
SP - 288
EP - 295
JO - Journal of Strategy and Management
JF - Journal of Strategy and Management
IS - 3
ER -