You can’t be all things to all people.
MICHAEL PORTERThe ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
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The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader – the CEO.
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A target should go with every goal. A target is the value that defines success.
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Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the ‘wrong’ scenario occurs.
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The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.
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Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
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Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
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If a strategy meets a goal: It’s working. If a strategy meets a target: It’s a success.
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The 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.
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Ultimately, health care fails the most basic test. It’s not organized around the needs of the patient.
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The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
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I 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.
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If 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.
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Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
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Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
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Sound strategy starts with having the right goal
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