The essence of strategy ~ Porter
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ~ Michael Porter Business, Investing & Leadership Quotes
The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do. ~ Michael Porter Business, Investing & Leadership Quotes
What is Strategy ~ A Classic Porter Article ~ Presented in A Nutshell ~ A Collage… Enjoy..
Business Model Innovation Success ~ Wow list ~ Firms that have created sustainable value creation These firms have consistently followed these Twin Objectives in order to create and sustain value over a long period of time: – Keeping current business model fresh and innovative - Systematically search for breakthrough new innovation opportunities — Going beyond […]
500 BC: Chinese General Sun Tzu, from The Art of War: “The highest form of victory is when the enemy gives up.” The Civil War and thereafter: the first organizations. The 50s and Post WW II: Financial control through operating budgets, discounted cash flow. The 60s: The corporate planners; Diversification and synergy, “the future […]
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle ~ Sun Tzu, The Art of […]
How the Foundations of Branding led to the dominance of P&G in future years using Innovation, Strategy, and Branding & Responsiveness. Strategic Vision & Risk taking ability of P&G led to the companies’ dominance in the early decades. The company was started amongst financial crisis with the founders focus on competing with the other manufactures […]
Sir Winston Churchill (1874 – 1965): British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War (WWII). Widely regarded as one of the great wartime leaders. . Words from luminaries and thought leaders – both past and present – never […]
. The moment you feel the need to tightly manage someone, you have made a hiring mistake. The best people don’t need to be managed. Guided, taught, led – ~ Jim Collins . Typically there are four kinds of people in an organization : . 1. Problem Child – High Potential, Low Performance 2. Star Performers […]
If you are in a Business school, invariably you will get references to Porter and theories on Business Strategies. It is Interesting that many theories have come after Porter set out his strategies. However, the simplicity and the power his theories have captured the imagination of Businesses the world over. . So, presenting here the […]