Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
MICHAEL PORTERInnovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
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 PORTERWithout a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
MICHAEL PORTERThe company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
MICHAEL PORTERStrategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish.
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 PORTERThe underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.
MICHAEL PORTERA strategy delineates a territory in which a company seeks to be unique.
MICHAEL PORTERGood leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
MICHAEL PORTERCompanies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
MICHAEL PORTERFinally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTERChange brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
MICHAEL PORTERIf a strategy meets a goal: It’s working. If a strategy meets a target: It’s a success.
MICHAEL PORTERThere’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
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