If 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 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 PORTERStrategy is choice. Strategy means saying no to certain kinds of things.
MICHAEL PORTERThere’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
MICHAEL PORTERUltimately, health care fails the most basic test. It’s not organized around the needs of the patient.
MICHAEL PORTERIn the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
MICHAEL PORTERBillions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
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 PORTEREfforts to preserve all industries will lower the national standard of living.
MICHAEL PORTERSound strategy starts with having the right goal
MICHAEL PORTERThe company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
MICHAEL PORTERStrategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
MICHAEL PORTERInnovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
MICHAEL PORTERCompetitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.
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 PORTERGood leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
MICHAEL PORTERThe U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations.
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