Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works
by Roger L. Martin, A.G. Lafley - Business & Entrepreneurship - Shihan's rating: 5.0/5
In short: Lafley and Martin explain strategy through five connected choices: aspiration, where to compete, how to win, capabilities and management systems. Examples from P&G show how those choices guide everyday business decisions.
Why I recommend it
A clear framework for making strategy a set of connected choices that guides decisions.
Who this is for
Business leaders, founders and teams developing a strategy.
What you will learn
How five connected strategic choices shape priorities and everyday business decisions.
Key takeaways
- Define your aspiration.
- Choose where to compete and how to win.
- Align capabilities and management systems.
Last updated: 4 October 2026. Reviewed by Shihan Sheriff, FCMA, CGMA, CPA (Australia), MBA (General), MBA (Data Science & AI), UAECA, CAAB, CAAS, Founder & CEO of Money Master HQ.
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