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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About the author
David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.
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
Mike, perhaps a podcast or post about Blue Ocean and how it fits is in the future.
HI DAVE:
Thanks for replying.
Will be looking forward to see your comments on topic in the future.
Kind regards, Mike
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
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.