The U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations.
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Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
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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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Technology 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.
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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.
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You can’t be all things to all people.
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The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
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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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Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
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The company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
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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 essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish.
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Sound strategy starts with having the right goal
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In the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
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Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
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Health 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.
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