If a strategy meets a goal: It's working. If a strategy meets a target: It's a success.

Ultimately, health care fails the most basic test. It's not organized around the needs of the patient.

Finally, strategy must have continuity. It can't be constantly reinvented.

The essence of strategy is that you must set limits on what you're trying to accomplish.

The ability to change constantly and effectively is made easier by high-level continuity.

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.

The underlying principles of strategy are enduring, regardless of technology or the pace of change.