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My 2 cents on the FMP |
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03/14/2006 |
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I didn't quite understand your post. You're making $110 now, and thinking of doing ECLP?
ECLP is a good program. It had the potential to be a great program, but honestly, I think GE blew it. They hired a bunch of really good, talented people, and I think the program failed people. I say this as an observer of GE. I no longer work for the Company, but I'm close... The biggest problem is that this is the first real program GE has done for MBA level talent. None of the rotation managers went through it, so they don't understand it.
For the first class of CLP (as it was known then), they recruited people from top B schools, so-so B Schools, from industry, and straight from undergrad. GE didn't really know who it wanted. From seeing where the first class went once it graduated, I'd say results are mixed. I hope those people do well, validate the program, and pave a path for subsuquent CLP's. FYI - This is how FMP has worked....
So, should you leave a good job and do a GE leadership program for less money, where you do four rotations? Not sure. Do your due dilligence. GE's a great company, but I'm not sure what you'll gain from CLP, versus just joining one of the businesses in a sales leadership role.
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Well that is why it is so confusing. I feel stuck in my role and seem to have been tied down in Sales position and moving into General Management seems tough and well quite politicized.
I was thinking about ECLP becoz of world class training, learning about new businesses, an international perspective and may be future opportunity.
I do not know the right answer. Like you said, have been doing some due diligence and asking 3rd party opinions which are mostly biased in terms of salary and 4 rotations. WHy GE? Why Now? and What's the Benefit?
I guess it is hard to answer for anyone who has never been at such cross roads when age (33), salary (~110K)and job level are all against them.
Take care
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