The U.s. Is Facing A Structural Competitiveness

Companies Operating In Urban Communities Have A Tremendous Ripple Effect.

The Underlying Principles Of Strategy Are Enduring, Regardless Of Technology Or The Pace Of Change.

The Economic Distress Of America's Inner Cities May Be The Most Pressing Issue Facing The Nation. The Lack Of Businesses And Jobs In Disadvantaged Urban Areas Fuels Not Only A Crushing Cycle Of Poverty But Also Crippling Social Problems Such As Drug Abuse And Crime… A Sustainable Economic Base Can Be Created In The Inner City, But Only As It Has Been Created Elsewhere: Through Private, For-profit Initiatives And Investment Based On Economic Self-interest And Genuine Competitive Advantage.

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.

Competitive Strategy Is About Being Different. It Means Deliberately Choosing A Different Set Of Activities To Deliver A Unique Mix Of Value.