In My Years with General Motors, Alfred P. Sloan recounts his leadership of one of America’s most iconic corporations during its rise to industry dominance. Serving as GM’s president, then chairman, Sloan details how he transformed the company through decentralized management, financial discipline, and strategic innovation. His memoir provides deep insight into corporate governance, organizational structure, and long-term planning. More than a personal narrative, the book is a blueprint for modern business practices and executive leadership. It has been widely studied by business schools and executives, offering timeless lessons on scale, efficiency, and adapting to change in a competitive marketplace.
About Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr.
Alfred Pritchard Sloan Jr. (1875–1966) was an American business executive best known for leading General Motors to industrial supremacy in the early 20th century. As GM's president and later chairman, Sloan revolutionized corporate management through decentralized decision-making, annual model changes, and strategic market segmentation. His memoir, My Years with General Motors, remains a seminal work in business literature, praised for its insights into organizational structure, innovation, and long-term planning. Sloan’s leadership reshaped American industry and influenced corporate governance worldwide. He also established the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, supporting science, education, and technology well beyond his corporate legacy.
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