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How Marchionne made the turnaround at Fiat. It takes a crisis to get something done, but you also need a leader who can make things happen. Marchionne turned out to have a direct approach to Fiat's problems, not shirking away from anything he needed to get done. But how he was able to get workers and the younger managers to team up in a new culture of openness and directness to get things done shows that he brought some rare qualities of leadership and persuasion.

The new Chrysler that is emerging from bankruptcy with government help under Fiat's Marchionne.

11/10/2006

Marchionne has kept many of the managers from the previous Chrysler. Jim Press is deputy CEO and adviser. He came from Toyota. Everything else will change. He is flattening the organization structure to improve communication and speed. Smaller car lineup will replace the prior lineup, and Fiat's engine technology will provide help for fuel efficient cars.

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