Strategy Quote by J.C. Wylie

Strategy is not the consequence of planning, but the opposite: its starting point.

— Henry Mintzberg

“With respect to strategy as a subject of study, its intellectual framework is not clearly outlined, and its vocabulary is almost nonexistent. These two…

— J.C. Wylie

“the definition of strategy that I prefer: A plan of action designed in order to achieve some end; a purpose together with a system…

— J.C. Wylie

“A great strategic approach isn’t just about goals; it’s about aligning resources, timing, and execution.”

— Wayne Chirisa

Strategy is a pattern in a stream of decisions

— Henry Mintzberg

Strategy is not a lengthy action plan. It is the evolution of a central idea through continually changing circumstances.

— Jack Welch

“Strategy can be viewed as building defenses against the competitive forces or finding a position in the industry where the forces are weakest. P.35”

— Michael E. Porter

“A strategy is not permanent. It’s like water, it will keep changing itself as the obstacles come.”

— Pooja Agnihotri

“If any two theories of strategy are not compatible, then neither of them is a valid general theory. Both of them have, somewhere in…

— J.C. Wylie

“Strategic Principle #6: Select your targets and stick to them. Perhaps”

— Vox Day

“Mistaking goals for strategy. Many bad strategies are just statements of desire rather than plans for overcoming obstacles.”

— Richard Rumelt

“A strategy is not just a plan, it’s a commitment to disciplined decision making.”

— Wayne Chirisa