'The task is enormous; some people would even say impossible.' So said SIR MICHAEL EDWARDES on taking up the greatest challenge of his career, the chairmanship of British Leyland. Now, after five turbulent years at the helm, he has left to follow other courses, including returning to the chairmanship of the Chloride group, for whom he worked for over 20 years. His unique management technique and business philosophy not only helped keep BL alive, but have lastingly affected the attitudes of bosses and unions to industrial relations