• 1. What is strategy, and how can I get one?

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1. What is strategy, and how can I get one?

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  • Let's figure out what a good strategy, and how to get one.
    Spare us 10min to get acquainted with useful concepts from 2 masters of business strategy: Roger Martin (Playing to win) and Richard Rumelt (Good strategy, Bad Strategy).
    Guess what... having a good product is not enough. You don't want to chase outcomes without a clear map.

    Enjoy!

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    Chapters & Topics:

    Strategic Thinking and the Choice Cascade
    The conversation highlights the distinction between superficial strategic discussions and true strategic genius, as noted by Roger Martin and Richard Rumelt. Speaker 2 explains Martin's strategy choice cascade, which includes defining a winning aspiration, selecting a competitive battlefield, and identifying unique advantages. They stress that a successful strategy requires not only clear goals but also the capabilities and systems to execute it effectively.

    • The rarity of genuine strategic thinking in business.
    • Martin's strategy choice cascade and its components.


    Strategy Development and Diagnosis [3 min 53]
    The conversation highlights the significance of diagnosing a situation before developing a strategy, referencing Steve Jobs' approach when he returned to Apple. Speaker 2 explains that Jobs recognized Apple's issues, such as being unfocused and bloated, and made the bold decision to streamline operations. This strategic focus allowed Apple to concentrate on its strengths and regain its competitive edge.

    • Practical tools and frameworks for applying strategic principles.
    • The importance of diagnosis in crafting a winning strategy.


    Crown Court Conceal: A Case Study in Niche Marketing [6 min 23]
    The discussion centers around Crown Court Conceal, a company that produces metal containers and successfully carved out a niche in a market filled with giants. Instead of competing head-on with larger companies, they focused on short production runs and rush orders, which the bigger players deemed unworthy. This strategy allowed them to build a strong reputation for flexibility and customer service.

    Strategy Toolkit for Success [7 min 35]
    The conversation highlights that success is not solely about having good ideas but understanding how to navigate challenges strategically. Speaker 2 introduces a toolkit that begins with clearly defining obstacles and recognizing personal strengths. They stress the importance of testing assumptions to refine strategies continuously.

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Let's figure out what a good strategy, and how to get one.
Spare us 10min to get acquainted with useful concepts from 2 masters of business strategy: Roger Martin (Playing to win) and Richard Rumelt (Good strategy, Bad Strategy).
Guess what... having a good product is not enough. You don't want to chase outcomes without a clear map.

Enjoy!

---
Chapters & Topics:

Strategic Thinking and the Choice Cascade
The conversation highlights the distinction between superficial strategic discussions and true strategic genius, as noted by Roger Martin and Richard Rumelt. Speaker 2 explains Martin's strategy choice cascade, which includes defining a winning aspiration, selecting a competitive battlefield, and identifying unique advantages. They stress that a successful strategy requires not only clear goals but also the capabilities and systems to execute it effectively.

  • The rarity of genuine strategic thinking in business.
  • Martin's strategy choice cascade and its components.


Strategy Development and Diagnosis [3 min 53]
The conversation highlights the significance of diagnosing a situation before developing a strategy, referencing Steve Jobs' approach when he returned to Apple. Speaker 2 explains that Jobs recognized Apple's issues, such as being unfocused and bloated, and made the bold decision to streamline operations. This strategic focus allowed Apple to concentrate on its strengths and regain its competitive edge.

  • Practical tools and frameworks for applying strategic principles.
  • The importance of diagnosis in crafting a winning strategy.


Crown Court Conceal: A Case Study in Niche Marketing [6 min 23]
The discussion centers around Crown Court Conceal, a company that produces metal containers and successfully carved out a niche in a market filled with giants. Instead of competing head-on with larger companies, they focused on short production runs and rush orders, which the bigger players deemed unworthy. This strategy allowed them to build a strong reputation for flexibility and customer service.

Strategy Toolkit for Success [7 min 35]
The conversation highlights that success is not solely about having good ideas but understanding how to navigate challenges strategically. Speaker 2 introduces a toolkit that begins with clearly defining obstacles and recognizing personal strengths. They stress the importance of testing assumptions to refine strategies continuously.

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