So companies have to be very schizophrenic. On one hand, they have to maintain continuity of strategy. But they also have to be good at continuously improving. Michael Porter companycontinuitycontinuously Change image and share on social
Companies understand that if their employees are sick, it's really expensive. So despite the rhetoric I hear, thank God employers are still in the health-care system. Michael Porter carecompanyemployee 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
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change. Michael Porter changeendurepace Change image and share on social
Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity. Michael Porter centraleconomicinnovation Change image and share on social
The 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 Porter absolutelyconsistentcontinuity Change image and share on social
Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect. Michael Porter communitycompanyeffect 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
Being an American doesn't mean that you're guaranteed a high wage. You have to be productive, and we have to create a very low-cost, efficient place to do business, and we've let all that slip in America. Michael Porter americaamericanbusiness share on social
The company without a strategy is willing to try anything. Michael Porter companystrategy Change image and share on social
