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Playing to Win (Play by Play, #4)

A. G. Lafley, Roger L. Martin
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Playing to Win (Play by Play, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012

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A. G. Lafley, Roger L. Martin

Playing to Win (Play by Play, #4)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Playing to Win, A. G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin present a strategic framework for achieving business success. They outline a clear methodology for making effective choices, emphasizing five key steps: establishing a winning aspiration, choosing where to play, deciding how to win, determining core capabilities, and setting up management systems.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

15,500 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Playing to Win by A. G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin is widely praised for its clear, actionable strategic framework derived from Lafley's tenure at P&G. Experts commend its practical insights and real-world applications, though some critics note it can be overly simplistic and heavily P&G-centric. Strong for strategy novices; less so for seasoned executives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Playing to Win (Play by Play, #4)?

Readers who appreciate Playing to Win by A. G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin are business professionals, executives, and strategists. They enjoy data-driven insights into competitive advantage and strategic thinking, akin to Good to Great by Jim Collins and Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne.

4.2

15,500 ratings

76%

Loved it

20%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

308

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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