Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.
MICHAEL PORTERUltimately, health care fails the most basic test. It’s not organized around the needs of the patient.
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Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.
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There’s a fundamental distinction between strategy and operational effectiveness.
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Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can’t be constantly reinvented.
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The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.
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Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.
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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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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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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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Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously.
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The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader – the CEO.
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In the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”
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Without a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.
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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.
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A target should go with every goal. A target is the value that defines success.
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The company without a strategy is willing to try anything.
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