The company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
MICHAEL PORTERThe company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
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.
MICHAEL PORTERUltimately, health care fails the most basic test. It’s not organized around the needs of the patient.
MICHAEL PORTERSound strategy starts with having the right goal
MICHAEL PORTERA strategy delineates a territory in which a company seeks to be unique.
MICHAEL PORTERThe U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations.
MICHAEL PORTERFinally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
MICHAEL PORTERWithout a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
MICHAEL PORTERIf 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 PORTERStrategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
MICHAEL PORTEROperational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to superior performance.
MICHAEL PORTERCompanies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
MICHAEL PORTERI 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 PORTERThe 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 PORTERThe chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader – the CEO.
MICHAEL PORTERBillions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
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