The purpose of the corporation must be redefined as creating shared value, not just profit per se. This will drive the next wave of innovation and productivity growth in the global economy.
MICHAEL PORTERThe purpose of the corporation must be redefined as creating shared value, not just profit per se. This will drive the next wave of innovation and productivity growth in the global economy.
MICHAEL PORTERFinally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTERIf your goal is anything but profitability – if it’s to be big, or to grow fast, or to become a technology leader – you’ll hit problems.
MICHAEL PORTERUltimately, health care fails the most basic test. It’s not organized around the needs of the patient.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
MICHAEL PORTERA target should go with every goal. A target is the value that defines success.
MICHAEL PORTERYou can’t be all things to all people.
MICHAEL PORTERStrategy is choice. Strategy means saying no to certain kinds of things.
MICHAEL PORTERThere’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
MICHAEL PORTERWithout a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
MICHAEL PORTERI teach in the medical school, the School of Public Health, the Kennedy School of Government, and the Business School. And it’s the best perch… because most of my work crosses boundaries.
MICHAEL PORTERIf a strategy meets a goal: It’s working. If a strategy meets a target: It’s a success.
MICHAEL PORTERStrategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
MICHAEL PORTERThe best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.
MICHAEL PORTERTechnology has given us this wonderful opportunity to have low energy costs. We have to seize that, rather than keep debating and discussing and fighting over it.
MICHAEL PORTERThe ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
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