Change Quote by Michael E. Porter
““Although external changes can be the problem, the greater threat to strategy often comes from within. A sound strategy is undermined by a misguided view of competition, by organizational failures, and, especially, by the desire to grow. Managers””
About This Quote
Source Book: Competitive Strategy, Michael E. Porter, 1980
Internal misconceptions and organizational flaws can sabotage a strategy more than external shifts, especially when growth is pursued blindly.
In simple terms: Bad internal views can ruin a strategy.
Key Takeaway
Check your assumptions before expanding.
Themes
strategy
competition
growth
organizational behavior
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
business
strategic
When to use this quote
- corporate planning
- product development
- market entry
- leadership coaching
Key Concepts
misguided competition view
organizational failure
growth obsession
Questions to Reflect On
- What internal bias could be hurting your strategy?
- How can you balance growth ambition with realistic capacity?
A Different Perspective
Even a solid plan fails if execution is flawed.
