InsideApple_HowAmerica’sMostAdmired—andS.epub

Begin Reading Table of Contents Copyright Page For Marcia, Ruth, and Leah APPLE’S CORE An unconventional org chart for an unconventional organization. CEO Tim Cook is at the center, and the reporting structure is just one of many ways that Apple differs from other corporations. This chart, conceptualized by graphic designer David Foster, is based on the author’s reporting in addition to some limited information Apple releases publicly. 1 Rethink Leadership On August 24, 2011, the day Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive officer of Apple, he attended a meeting of the company’s board of directors. He was gravely ill and had reached the conclusion that it was time to relinquish his post. He became chairman of the board that day, giving some hope to Apple’s employees, customers, and investors alike that he’d continue to exert influence on the company and be around for a while longer. What Jobs loved most was products. Though he came that day to tell his directors in person that he was stepping down, he also knew he’d be able to see Apple’s latest offerings. Indeed, Apple was weeks away from introducing its newest iPhone, which would for......