black
grey
blue
red
brown
white

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.

Michael Porter

Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
MICHAEL PORTER

Business Money Philanthropy Thinking Time Wasted Time
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.
MICHAEL PORTER

Creation Definition Economy Global Production Profit Purpose
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 PORTER

Rival Success Try Yourself
In the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
MICHAEL PORTER

Best Business Majority Simplicity
A strategy delineates a territory in which a company seeks to be unique.
MICHAEL PORTER

Company Seek Strategy Territory Unique
Strategy is about setting yourself apart from the competition. It’s not a matter of being better at what you do – it’s a matter of being different at what you do.
MICHAEL PORTER

Better Competition Different Started Yourself
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.
MICHAEL PORTER

Boundary Government Medicine Teaching
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.
MICHAEL PORTER

Big Goal Leadership Problem Profit Yourself
Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
MICHAEL PORTER

Occur Rare Strategy
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.
MICHAEL PORTER

Consistency Direction Each Other Improvement Strategy
Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTER

Constant Invention Strategy
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 PORTER

Cost Discussion Energy Fight Low Opportunity Technology Wonderful
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.
MICHAEL PORTER

Change Endurance Pace Principle Technology
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
MICHAEL PORTER

Choice Essence Strategy Yourself
You can’t be all things to all people.
MICHAEL PORTER

Be Yourself People Self Love
Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
MICHAEL PORTER

Change Confusion Hands Opportunity

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.

Related Topics

Popular Authors

More Michael Porter Quotes