Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works

Enjoyed reading this book. The book talks about a fairly straightforward looking method of creating a strategy for your business (or for anything else), though actually implementing it is much tougher than it looks. I definitely got a few great thoughts from this book and to me, those are worth much more than the cost of the book. I am trying to apply them directly in my business and life - I definitely felt more clarity around a few items. It might be a bit early to call it a great strategy book - it has to withstand 10 years at least to gain that name. But its a good book nevertheless. I am keeping my copy (I usually sell books that I feel I needn't retain) to refer to from time to time.

Worth reading and easy to Implement

First and foremost, if you are buying this book to understand the different strategies and operational procedures followed by some of the leading companies in the world, don't buy this book as you will be thoroughly disappointed. The book focuses mostly on a single firm, Procter and Gamble. This book would be better understood by working managers, especially in the FMCG industry as most of the examples relate to P&G, and students studying business administration. A birds eye view is given of the how strategy really works and why is it necessary to have a strategy that helps you come first or win in the marketplace. A lot of practical advice is given which would appreciated a lot better by working managers. If you are a working manager and want to know how things are thought out at the very top level, this book would be a good one.

Amazing book.. The author has developed his ideas over a long and expansive career in consulting and then head of a global consumer product giant .. Loads of wisdom here.

IMO, a must read.

Must read for everyone who is interested to know about business and to grow

Nice book. The strategy really works. Playing to win was nice to read in kindle. It is very useful. K

Great Read...