Welch adopted the principles of internal selection and selection of recruitment channels when choosing GE's successor.

Personal ability, leadership quality and performance. According to Sohu News Network, Welch adopted the principle of internal selection when choosing GE successors, that is, evaluating and selecting candidates according to personal ability, leadership quality and performance. Internal selection can better understand the actual performance, leadership and adaptability of employees, so as to more accurately evaluate whether they are suitable for senior positions.