Are iconic Jack's rules getting rusty? : But General Electric is still admired and talked about

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings – When a British TV program ran a poll to discover the nation's greatest living icon, the top‐ten shortlist provided a few surprises. Possibly surprising to many was that the Queen didn't even get a look in – but the greater surprise for others might be that not a single business leader even got the whiff of a chance to gain the crown. Practical implications – Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations. Originality/value – The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format.