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 essentiallyrivalsuccessful Change image and share on social
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 boundarybusinesscrosse Change image and share on social
The essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you're trying to accomplish. Michael Porter accomplishessencelimit Change image and share on social
The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader - the CEO. Michael Porter ceochiefleader Change image and share on social
Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly reinvented. Michael Porter constantlycontinuityfinally Change image and share on social
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. Michael Porter chooseessencestrategy Change image and share on social
Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity. Michael Porter centraleconomicinnovation Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, I'm an engineer. I'm always thinking about, what's the task and how do I get it done? And some of my tasks are pretty broad, and pretty fuzzy, and pretty funky, but that's the way I think. Michael Porter broadengineerfunky share on social
Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money. Michael Porter applybillionbusiness Change image and share on social
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. Michael Porter ballcardiaccare share on social