Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works by A.G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin provides a practical framework for understanding and applying effective business strategy. Drawing on Lafley's experience as a business leader, the book explains how successful organisations make deliberate choices about where to compete and how to create lasting value.
The authors introduce a clear strategy framework built around important questions, including what the organisation's winning aspiration is, where it will compete, how it will win, what capabilities are required, and which management systems support the strategy. These ideas help readers understand that strategy is not simply a plan, but a set of choices that guide business decisions and actions.
The book is suitable for business owners, managers, entrepreneurs, students, and professionals interested in strategic management and competitive advantage. With practical examples and straightforward guidance, Playing to Win offers useful insights into developing focused strategies and turning strategic ideas into effective business decisions.
