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"Strategy is not just important, it is paramount. We have entered an era when companies race against each other to develop and maintain a competitive edge, and strategic planning is one of the most effective tools available to achieve this goal."
- Michael Porter, Harvard Business Review, 1996.
"Strategy is not just a plan; it is a way of thinking about the world. Strategic thinking is a mental model used by successful people in all walks of life."
- Kenichi Ohmae, The Mind of the Strategist: The Art of Japanese Business, 1982
"Strategy consultants can be worth their weight in gold. They bring new skills and knowledge to the table and are able to deliver fast results... Engaging a strategy consultant can be a wise investment for any organization looking to achieve growth and success."
- Forbes, 2019
"Porter's work on strategy is the foundation for much of what is taught in business schools today. His insights into industry structure and competitive advantage have had a profound impact on the way companies approach their strategic challenges."
- Clay Christensen, HBS, 2003
"Strategy is not a solo sport, even if you're the CEO. It's a team sport. You need the whole organization to understand it and be committed to it. You need everyone to be aligned and pulling in the same direction. Otherwise, you're not going to get where you want to go."
- Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric
"Employees who understand strategy are more engaged, make better decisions, and are more likely to align their actions with the company's strategic objectives"
- Harvard Business Review, 2018
"The concept of shared value reflects the idea that creating economic value in a way that also creates value for society is the most effective and sustainable route to long-term economic success. As such, shared value strategies … seek to directly integrate sustainability into business strategy and operations."
- UNIDO, 2014
"Companies can no longer afford to remain silent on social and environmental issues. Younger generations in particular are demanding more of the companies they work for, buy from, and invest in. ... Companies that prioritize sustainability and social responsibility as part of their core strategy will have a competitive advantage in the years to come."
- Deloitte, 2021
"A positive culture is critical for strategy alignment, it's the glue that holds everything together."
- Tim Cook, CEO of Apple
"You can have the best strategy in the world, but if your culture is not aligned with it, you will not be able to execute it effectively."
- Jim Whitehurst, CEO of Red Hat
"Culture is the foundation of any strategy. It's what allows a company to scale and adapt to change."
- Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb
"Culture is the foundation of strategy alignment. It sets the tone for how people think, behave, and make decisions."
- Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks
"Culture is the foundation of everything. It is the backbone of any strategy. If you don't have the right culture, you're not going to have the right strategy."
- Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce
"Deer Valley’s recipe for success is to create a culture where the staff is treated like family, and that has become the foundation of our brand."
- Bob Wheaton, President and General Manager of Deer Valley Resort. Source: "Deer Valley Resort's recipe for success: Great employees, superb customer service", The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 February 2016.
