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.
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.
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Sound strategy starts with having the right goal
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Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.
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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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Without a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
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The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
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The 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.
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A target should go with every goal. A target is the value that defines success.
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Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
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Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the ‘wrong’ scenario occurs.
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Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
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Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
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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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Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
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The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
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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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