A good strategy focuses efforts on a target, and that focus can only be achieved by not diffusing energy in other directions - that is the meaning of Michael Porter's dictum of "choosing what not to do." At the same time, a good strategy chooses the right target to focus on, not wasting the focus of energy on a target that cannot be affected or that is unimportant - that is the meaning of Drucker's distinction between efficiency and effectiveness.
A good strategy focuses efforts on a target, and that focus can only be achieved by not diffusing energy in other directions - that is the meaning of… - Richard P. Rumelt
A good strategy focuses efforts on a target, and that focus can only be achieved by not diffusing energy in other directions - that is the meaning of…
- Richard P. Rumelt
I agree with O'Toole that custom and comfort are impediments to change. However, it is important to recognize that resistance to change is logical as… - Richard P. Rumelt
I agree with O'Toole that custom and comfort are impediments to change. However, it is important to recognize that resistance to change is logical as…
One of the problems many leaders report is a gap between strategy and execution. Usually this "gap" arises because the so-called "strategy" is a set … - Richard P. Rumelt
One of the problems many leaders report is a gap between strategy and execution. Usually this "gap" arises because the so-called "strategy" is a set …
Change is difficult and it takes time. It is hard for people to change their own behavior, much less that of others. Change programs normally address… - Richard P. Rumelt
Change is difficult and it takes time. It is hard for people to change their own behavior, much less that of others. Change programs normally address…
As I worked to explain how to avoid bad strategy, I began to see that one cannot really evaluate or criticize a strategy unless there is a fairly cle… - Richard P. Rumelt
As I worked to explain how to avoid bad strategy, I began to see that one cannot really evaluate or criticize a strategy unless there is a fairly cle…
A real strategy is not bottom up because it deals with issues that require unexpected or unusual types action, especially of coordination among units. - Richard P. Rumelt
A real strategy is not bottom up because it deals with issues that require unexpected or unusual types action, especially of coordination among units.
The US needs military/defense, economic, and social strategies. A medium-sized business, by contrast, is normally best off focusing its efforts on a … - Richard P. Rumelt
The US needs military/defense, economic, and social strategies. A medium-sized business, by contrast, is normally best off focusing its efforts on a …
You overcome the logical resistance to change by proving that a new approach actually works, usually on a small scale. - Richard P. Rumelt
You overcome the logical resistance to change by proving that a new approach actually works, usually on a small scale.
The single most damaging misconception about strategy is that it is a set of financial performance goals. The so-called "strategies" created by many … - Richard P. Rumelt
The single most damaging misconception about strategy is that it is a set of financial performance goals. The so-called "strategies" created by many …
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