Interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT

O'Regan, Nicholas; Ghobadian, Abby

Abstract

© 2009, © Emerald Group Publishing Limited. 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.

Citation

O'Regan, N., & Ghobadian, A. (2009). Interview with Sir Mike Rake, Chairman of BT. Journal of Strategy and Management, 2(3), 288-295. https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250910982516

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 7, 2009
• Journal: Journal of Strategy and Management
• Print ISSN: 1755-425X
• Electronic ISSN: 1755-4268
• Publisher: Emerald
• Peer Reviewed: Not Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 2
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 288-295
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/17554250910982516
• Keywords: turnarounds, strategic management, leadership, culture, telecommunications
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1004770
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/17554250910982516