Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works

A.G. Lafley and Roger Martin outline a practical framework for strategy based on five core choices: winning aspirations, where to play, how to win, core capabilities, and management systems. Drawing on real-world examples from Procter & Gamble's turnaround, the book demonstrates how businesses can create a sustainable competitive advantage. It demystifies strategic planning by framing it as a set of integrated decisions that guide every level of an organization.