Central to his thinking are the concepts of industry foresight, strategic intent, and the recognition of core competencies. Many companies are locked in the past. They may be employing out-of-date technologies and work practices. These kinds of companies are big on command-and-control, but they stifle innovative thinking. They may be pursuing growth and competitiveness by a constant, and maybe doomed, process of downsizing accompanied by slashing costs left, right, and center. They may also be locked in competitive strategies that pit them against industry rivals. According to Hamel, the past must be forgotten in favor of the future and a strategic intent. Ciarán Parker (2006), The Thinkers 50: The World's Most Influential Business Writers and leaders, p. 93
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