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 clear statement of the problem the strategy is trying to solve. — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
A good strategy is not always successful, but even an "inappropriate" strategy may be an actual strategy. A "bad strategy" is one that doesn't even try to address an important challenge. Instead, it speaks of aspirations, visions of the future,… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“The product lineup was too complicated and the company was bleeding cash. A friend of the family asked me which Apple computer she should… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“Whatever you think about this definition of leadership, a problem arises when it is confused with strategy. Leadership and strategy may be joined in… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
You overcome the logical resistance to change by proving that a new approach actually works, usually on a small scale. — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
The US needs military/defense, economic, and social strategies. A medium-sized business, by contrast, is normally best off focusing its efforts on a single crucial… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“The most basic idea of strategy is the application of strength against weakness. Or, if you prefer, strength applied to the most promising opportunity.” — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“Many people call the guiding policy “the strategy” and stop there. This is a mistake. Strategy is about action, about doing something. The kernel… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“Bad strategy may actively avoid analyzing obstacles because a leader believes that negative thoughts get in the way. Leaders may create bad strategy by… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“It is often said that a strategy is a choice or a decision. The words “choice” and “decision” evoke an image of someone considering… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
A real strategy is a coherent mix of policy and action designed to overcome a significant challenge. So a sensible employee might indeed say… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
Change is difficult and it takes time. It is hard for people to change their own behavior, much less that of others. Change programs… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“Nevertheless, the doctrine that one can impose one’s visions and desires on the world by the force of thought alone retains a powerful appeal… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
“Not miscalculation, bad strategy is the active avoidance of the hard work of crafting a good strategy. One common reason for choosing avoidance is… — Richard P. Rumelt Copy Share Image
