The company without a strategy is willing to try anything. Michael Porter companystrategy 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
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
Strategy 101 is about choices: You can't be all things to all people. Michael Porter choicepeoplestrategy Change image and share on social
Millennials are more aware of society's many challenges than previous generations and less willing to accept maximizing shareholder value as a sufficient goal for their work. They are looking for a broader social purpose and want to work somewhere that has such a purpose. Michael Porter acceptawarebroad 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
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
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
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
