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Strategy on One Page

Summarize company strategy in 5 boxes on a single A4, capturing everything that matters.

120 min Advanced

Goal

Force leadership into hard choices instead of a wish list. Each box capped at two lines.

Steps

1

Draw 5 boxes: Aspiration, Where to Play, How to Win, Required Capabilities, Management Systems.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

A single page, 5 boxes, any leader reads in 3 minutes and grasps full strategy.

Evidence base

School: Playing to Win / Procter & Gamble Strategy

Founders: A.G. Lafley · Roger Martin (2013)

Coined by Lafley (former P&G CEO) & Martin (Rotman Dean) in "Playing to Win" (2013). Used to turn P&G from loss to $80B over 9 years.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Strategy on One Page" take?

This exercise takes about 120 minutes, practiced in a group in a Written reflection format.

When will I notice the effect of "Strategy on One Page"?

A single page, 5 boxes, any leader reads in 3 minutes and grasps full strategy. In the short term: Within 2 months, 2-4 initiatives are cut that don't serve "Where to Play" or "How to Win".

Is "Strategy on One Page" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Playing to Win / Procter & Gamble Strategy (A.G. Lafley, Roger Martin (2013)). Coined by Lafley (former P&G CEO) & Martin (Rotman Dean) in "Playing to Win" (2013). Used to turn P&G from loss to $80B over 9 years.

Is "Strategy on One Page" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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