Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
MICHAEL PORTERGood leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
MICHAEL PORTERWithout a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
MICHAEL PORTERThe underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.
MICHAEL PORTERThe thing is, continuity of strategic direction and continuous improvement in how you do things are absolutely consistent with each other. In fact, they’re mutually reinforcing.
MICHAEL PORTERIn the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
MICHAEL PORTERChange brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
MICHAEL PORTERInnovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
MICHAEL PORTERRisk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the ‘wrong’ scenario occurs.
MICHAEL PORTERCompanies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
MICHAEL PORTERThere’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
MICHAEL PORTERFinally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish.
MICHAEL PORTERThe best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy.
MICHAEL PORTERHealth care historically has been a very siloed field that’s organized around medical specialties – urology, cardiac surgery, and so forth – and around the supply of these specialty services. The patient is the ping-pong ball that moves from service to service.
MICHAEL PORTERIf all you’re trying to do is essentially the same thing as your rivals, then it’s unlikely that you’ll be very successful.
MICHAEL PORTER