I think we just have such a tight-knit group that does n’t even listen to the noise, i mean, dudes do n’t even pay attention to it. I don't even think( Nikola Jokic) has social media. I do n’t get on social media. So like we do n’t really hear some of the noise, and that helps keep us locked in.

Michael Porter

The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier b... by Michael Porter

The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.

easier levels made

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly re... by Michael Porter

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly reinvented.

continuity strategy

The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of... by Michael Porter

The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.

technology pace principles

Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously by Michael Porter

Strategic thinking rarely occurs spontaneously

strategic-thinking strategic thinking

Ultimately, health care fails the most basic test. It's not organized around the needs of the patient.

tests care needs

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.

consistent improvement facts

Without a goal analytics is aimless and worthless. by Michael Porter

Without a goal analytics is aimless and worthless.

worthless analytics goal

Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealin... by Michael Porter

Good leaders need a positive agenda, not just an agenda of dealing with crisis.

leader inspirational needs

You can't be all things to all people. by Michael Porter

You can't be all things to all people.

interest-groups all-things people

Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be con... by Michael Porter

Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing.

confusing opportunity hands

The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader - th... by Michael Porter

The chief strategist of an organization has to be the leader - the CEO.

chiefs organization leader

Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the '... by Michael Porter

Risk is a function of how poorly a strategy will perform if the 'wrong' scenario occurs.

strategy risk management

Operational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to supe... by Michael Porter

Operational effectiveness and strategy are both essential to superior performance.

effectiveness strategy essentials

Technology has given us this wonderful opportunity to have low energy costs. We have to seize that, rather than keep debating and discussing and fighting over it.

technology fighting opportunity

Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple... by Michael Porter

Companies operating in urban communities have a tremendous ripple effect.

ripple-effect urban community

Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money.

philanthropy use thinking

Apple does all of its research and development in America. It has all these brilliant people sitting in Silicon Valley. But until recently, Apple made nothing in America. Zero. And the jobs that were accessible to a good, well-trained worker that knew how to do welding or assembly, none of those jobs had stayed in America. We don't have the workforce.

research-and-development zero jobs

The U.S. is facing a structural competitiveness problem that is leading to the weakest economy we have seen in generations.

economy generations problem

In the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing... by Michael Porter

In the vast majority of businesses, there is simply no such thing as “the best.”

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.

medical government school