Framework · 2 notes · discussed by Annie Pearl, Roger Martin

Playing to Win

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Lenny’s Podcast85 min

5 essential questions to craft a winning strategy

Roger Martin · Jul 25, 2024
Key learnings
  • Strategy is an integrated set of choices that compels desired customer action, since customers are the one thing a company cannot…
  • Work through the five cascade questions together: winning aspiration, where to play, how to win, required capabilities, and…
  • Winning requires being either differentiated or lowest cost; without one of those, competitors can keep pushing you back step by…
Lenny’s Podcast86 min

Behind the scenes of Calendly’s rapid growth

Annie Pearl · Feb 26, 2023
Key learnings
  • When sharing a scheduling link, first invite the other person to share their availability, and paste your open times directly…
  • Break into product via internal transfer: show curiosity, help with product work on the side, and build relationships with PMs…
  • Start from a clear product strategy that defines where you play and where you don't, including the markets, segments, and…