Case Study

ABB (B): The Lindhal era (1997-2001)

7 pages
October 2003
Reference: IMD-3-1242

The B case explores the vision and strategy of the new CEO, Göran Lindahl. His vision was to transform ABB from an engineering-based to a knowledge-based company. To accomplish this, Lindahl wrought sweeping changes at ABB. Was this the right shift for ABB? Were the changes effective in realizing this new vision for ABB?

Keywords
Engineering
Settings
Switzerland
1996
Type
Field Research
Copyright
© 2003
Available Languages
English
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This case study is part of a series
  • ABB (A): The Barnevik era (1988-2001)
  • ABB (B): The Lindhal era (1997-2001)
  • ABB (C): The Centerman era (2001-2002)
  • ABB (D): The Dormann era (2002--)
This case study is part of a series
  • ABB (A): The Barnevik era (1988-2001)
  • ABB (B): The Lindhal era (1997-2001)
  • ABB (C): The Centerman era (2001-2002)
  • ABB (D): The Dormann era (2002--)
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ABB (A): The Barnevik era (1988-2001)
By Paul Strebel and Nanci Govinder
Case reference: IMD-3-1241 ©2003
Summary
This is the first case of a 4-part case series which examines the evolution of ABB under its four leaders, from the merger to 2002. The A-case desc...
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ABB (B): The Lindhal era (1997-2001)
By Paul Strebel and Nanci Govinder
Case reference: IMD-3-1242 ©2003
Summary
The B case explores the vision and strategy of the new CEO, Göran Lindahl. His vision was to transform ABB from an engineering-based to a knowledge...
Reference IMD-3-1242
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Available Languages English
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ABB (C): The Centerman era (2001-2002)
By Paul Strebel and Nanci Govinder
Case reference: IMD-3-1243 ©2003
Summary
The C-case describes Jörgen Centerman's vision and strategy for ABB viz. to turn the company from a product-centric to a customer-centric, solution...
Reference IMD-3-1243
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ABB (D): The Dormann era (2002--)
By Paul Strebel and Nanci Govinder
Case reference: IMD-3-1244 ©2003
Summary
The last case in this 4-part series outlines Jürgen Dormann's plans for ABB, after succeeding Centerman as CEO.
Reference IMD-3-1244
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