0409 | Two Strategy Questions That Matter

Published on May 3, 2013. Updated on November 30th, 2023.

0409 | Two Strategy Questions That Matter

Strategy is a heavy topic. Either it requires a seemingly infinite time commitment, or it is easily mistaken for an organizational vision or (perhaps worse) a short-term operational plan. If you’re trying to build a solid strategy, then there are a number of resources you can draw from. No matter what tools you use, ultimately you’re strategy has to answer two questions, brilliantly posed by Roger Martin and A.G. Lafley: “Where will we play?” and “How will we win?”

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David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.

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5 thoughts on “0409 | Two Strategy Questions That Matter”

  1. Mike Hernandez

    HI DAVE:

    EXCELLENT INFORMATION , AS ALWAYS !!

    COULD YOU PLEASE INCLUDE THE BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY IN A FUTURE COMMENT ?

    I LOVE THAT TACTIC AND IT REALLY WORKS. REGARDS, MIKE

  2. Roger Martin

    David:

    I must congratulate you. That is a really thoughtful, insightful description of the core concepts of the book with lots of unique value added from you. Nicely done.

    Roger Martin

    1. David Burkus

      Roger, Thanks so much. I am a big fan of your work every since the Design of Business. Keep up the great writing and I’ll keep writing about it.

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