Billions are wasted on ineffective philanthropy. Philanthropy is decades behind business in applying rigorous thinking to the use of money. - Michael Porter 1 Share Now -
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 2 Share Now -
The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity. - Michael Porter 3 Share Now -
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 4 Share Now -
I think that, too many times, business has been seen as acting in its narrow self-interest rather than, essentially, contributing more broadly to society. I think a lot of that is unintentional; I don't think that many managers are deliberately trying to be unethical or are not trying to be sensitive to social needs. - Michael Porter 5 Share Now -
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 6 Share Now -
The best CEOs I know are teachers, and at the core of what they teach is strategy. - Michael Porter 7 Share Now -
The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change. - Michael Porter 8 Share Now -
You can't have a healthy society unless you have healthy companies that are making a profit, that are employing people and that are growing. - Michael Porter 9 Share Now -
Change brings opportunities. On the other hand, change can be confusing. - Michael Porter 10 Share Now -
