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Michael Porter leads Harvard initiative on U.S. competitiveness

Michael Porter, a renowned Harvard business professor, is leading a new initiative at Harvard Business School focused on improving U.S. competitiveness. The project, co-led with Professor Jan Rivkin, aims to shift the national conversation from solely government action to include how companies can simultaneously enhance their own interests and contribute to national competitiveness. Porter, known for his influential frameworks like the value chain and diamond model, remains highly energetic and dedicated to his work, seeking to inspire business leaders to actively participate in this endeavor. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Geoff Colvin ·

    There’s no quit in Michael Porter

    He has influenced more executives - and more nations - than any other business professor on earth. Now, at 65, he and an all-star team aim to rescue the U.S. economy.