You can’t be all things to all people.
MICHAEL PORTERThe essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you’re trying to accomplish.
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Operational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to superior performance.
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The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.
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There’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
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The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.
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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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If a strategy meets a goal: It’s working. If a strategy meets a target: It’s a success.
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The company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
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Sound strategy starts with having the right goal
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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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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.
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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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Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
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Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
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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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Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
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