Competitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.
MICHAEL PORTERCompetitive strategy is about being different. It means deliberately choosing a different set of activities to deliver a unique mix of value.
MICHAEL PORTERRisk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the ‘wrong’ scenario occurs.
MICHAEL PORTERThe ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
MICHAEL PORTERA target should go with every goal. A target is the value that defines success.
MICHAEL PORTERGood leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
MICHAEL PORTERThere’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
MICHAEL PORTERThe U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations.
MICHAEL PORTERIn the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
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 PORTERYou can’t be all things to all people.
MICHAEL PORTERInnovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
MICHAEL PORTERStrategy 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 PORTERFinally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTERIf 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 PORTERHealth 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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