Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works

One of the books on my recommended reading list is Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley. It is an insightful and practical read that I often recommend to leaders who want to better understand what strategy truly is, how it is created, and how it drives business outcomes.

Martin and Lafley draw from their experience leading Procter & Gamble, breaking down what strategy is for (winning) and what it is fundamentally about (making clear, deliberate choices). Their framework is straightforward, actionable, and highly relevant for organizations of all sizes.

If you are interested in learning how to implement the Playing to Win framework within your own organization, I strongly recommend picking up a copy.

To get a sampling of the concepts, I also suggest watching this Harvard Business Review webinar, where Roger Martin walks through key insights from the book and shares real-world examples that demonstrate how strategic choices create competitive advantage.

https://hbr.org/2014/12/playing-to-win-how-strategy-really-works

If you’d like to explore the book further, you can purchase the hardcover, audio book, or Kindle edition on Amazon.