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Most strategies fail not because the ideas are wrong, but because the plans are too long, too vague, or too complex to act on. The Two-Page Strategy That Actually Works shows you how to strip away the noise and capture clarity in just a few pages.
This book gives you a step-by-step framework for writing a concise strategy document that drives alignment and action. You’ll learn how to identify and prioritize your biggest bets, surface risks early, and create a razor-sharp focus that guides decision-making across your team or company.
Whether you’re running a startup, leading a department, or managing a cross-functional initiative, this approach helps you communicate strategy in a way people can remember, share, and act on.
Forget 50-page decks and endless slide shows. With this method, strategy becomes simple, practical, and powerful.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
Elodie Sutter
The Two-Page Strategy That Actually Works
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1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 1: The Case for Simplicity in Strategy
3. Chapter 2: Defining Your Strategic Purpose
4. Chapter 3: Identifying Your Biggest Bets
5. Chapter 4: Surfacing Risks Early
6. Chapter 5: Crafting the Two-Page Strategy Document
7. Chapter 6: Aligning Leadership Around the Strategy
8. Chapter 7: Implementing Your Strategy Across Teams
9. Chapter 8: Monitoring Progress and Adapting
10. Chapter 9: Communicating the Strategy
11. Chapter 10: Engaging Your Team in the Process
12. Chapter 11: Leveraging Practical Tools for Strategy Execution
13. Chapter 12: The Long-Term Vision Beyond the Two Pages
14. Chapter 13: Real-World Examples of Successful Two-Page Strategies
15. Chapter 14: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
16. Chapter 15: Future Trends in Strategic Planning
17. Chapter 16: Conclusion: Simplifying Strategy for Greater Impact
18. Chapter 1: The Case for Simplicity in Strategy
19. Chapter 2: Defining Your Strategic Purpose
20. Chapter 3: Identifying Your Biggest Bets
21. Chapter 4: Surfacing Risks Early
22. Chapter 5: Crafting the Two-Page Strategy Document
23. Chapter 6: Aligning Leadership Around the Strategy
24. Chapter 7: Implementing Your Strategy Across Teams
25. Chapter 8: Monitoring Progress and Adapting
26. Chapter 9: Communicating the Strategy
27. Chapter 10: Engaging Your Team in the Process
28. Chapter 11: Leveraging Practical Tools for Strategy Execution
29. Chapter 12: The Long-Term Vision Beyond the Two Pages
30. Chapter 13: Real-World Examples of Successful Two-Page Strategies
31. Chapter 14: Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
32. Chapter 15: Future Trends in Strategic Planning
33. Chapter 16: Conclusion: Simplifying Strategy for Greater Impact
Table of Contents
The Complexity Trap
The Importance of Clarity
Focus on What Matters
Surfacing Risks Early
Understanding Strategic Purpose
Crafting Your Mission Statement
Vision: Where Are You Heading?
Communicating Your Strategic Purpose
Evaluating Alignment with Strategic Purpose
Understanding Business Bets
Analyzing Potential Opportunities
Aligning Bets with Organizational Goals
Prioritizing Your Bets
The Importance of Risk Assessment
Techniques for Surfacing Risks Early
Developing Contingency Plans
Monitoring and Reviewing Risks
Understanding the Purpose of the Two-Page Strategy Document
Identifying Core Components of Your Strategy
Crafting Clear and Actionable Objectives
Prioritizing Business Bets
Surfacing Risks Early
Designing the Two-Page Format
Communicating the Strategy Effectively
Understanding the Importance of Alignment
Identifying Core Values and Objectives
Strategies for Effective Communication
Creating Accountability Structures
Surfacing Risks Early
Foster a Unified Leadership Culture
Communicating the Strategy Clearly
Defining Roles and Responsibilities
Integrating the Strategy into Daily Operations
Maintaining Momentum and Adaptability
The Importance of Monitoring
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Integrating Feedback Mechanisms
Adapting the Strategy
Communicating Progress
Conclusion and Next Steps
Understanding Your Audience
Crafting a Clear Message
Choosing the Right Communication Channels
Engaging Your Team
Measuring Communication Effectiveness
Overcoming Communication Challenges
The Importance of Team Involvement
Creating an Inclusive Environment
Methods for Involving Your Team
Aligning Team Goals with Strategy
Understanding Strategic Tools
Project Management Software
Collaboration Tools
Risk Assessment Tools
Understanding Long-Term Vision
Integrating Short-Term and Long-Term Goals
Communicating the Vision Effectively
Leading with a Long-Term Perspective
Surfacing Risks While Planning for the Future
Reviewing and Revisiting Your Strategy
Case Study: Tech Startup Transformation
Corporate Turnaround in Retail
Nonprofit Sector Success
Government Initiative Example
Ignoring the Importance of Alignment
Overcomplicating the Strategy
Failing to Surface Risks Early
Lack of Accountability
Resistance to Change
Not Evaluating Outcomes