Good Strategy/Bad Strategy: The difference and why it matters

by Richard P. Rumelt

Having a coherent strategy—one that coordinates policies and actions. A good strategy doesn’t just draw on existing strength; it creates strength through the coherence of its design. Most organizations of any size don’t do this. Rather, they pursue multiple objectives that are unconnected with one another or, worse, that conflict with one another.

Current Job: our core strategy is to foster understanding fundamental models of knowledge trees. Usually in specjfic fields of interest. However Cross sections are possible and under explored. or said differently we help people understand their field of interest

Stores that do not share detailed information about what works and what does not cannot benefit from one another’s learning.

I've struggled to understand why I drop everything and help other when it comes to knowledge transfer, it is my highest priority when working in a team/organisation. This explains why, there is a net benefit to all. Rising tide of knowledge lifts all neurons.

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

Bad strategy is long on goals and short on policy or action.

What are my policies and associated action sets?