Talha Mumtaz ✔️'s Key Ideas from HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy
by Harvard Business Review, Michael E. Porter

Five Forces: Assess industry forces—rivalry, buyers, suppliers, new entrants, and substitutes—to identify profit potential.

Unique Positioning: Define your firm’s distinct place in the market through tailored offerings and specific audiences.

Core Competencies: Capitalize on what you do best and make it a cornerstone of your strategy to stay ahead.

Fit Matters: Ensure alignment across activities—each action should reinforce and enhance others, not conflict.

Customer-Centric: Strategies should address customer needs deeply and uniquely, building loyalty over the long term.

Adaptability: Stay nimble—strategic adjustments are key in evolving markets and unpredictable environments.

Competitive Landscape: Continuously monitor and respond to shifts in the market and the moves of competitors.

Long-Term Focus: Avoid the lure of short-term gains; prioritize sustainable growth and value creation.