Martin: Michael Porter never claimed market competition is stable
Roger Martin · 5 essential questions to craft a winning strategy | Roger Martin (author, advisor, speaker) · Jul 25, 2024 · at 15:49
Roger Martin defends Harvard business strategist Michael Porter against academic critics who argue Porter's frameworks assume static competition.
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“Mike Porter never in his entire life has said competition is stable. He's repeatedly said the opposite”
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