Planeación estratégica en HR

How to transform a business strategy with the five questions of "Playing to Win"?

To scale the success of any business, understanding and applying the right strategy is vital. One of the proven strategies is the five-question strategy designed by Lovely and Martin, described in their book "Playing to Win". This method helped Procter & Gamble quadruple its profits and position itself firmly in the market between 2000 and 2009. But what are these questions and how can they be replicated for success?

1. What is our winning aspiration?

   • Major purpose: This involves defining a transcendent objective for the company, a beacon to guide all future actions.

2. Where will we play?

   • Market and segment selection: Allows us to clearly define the areas of focus and, crucially, those that will be avoided, optimizing resources.

3. How will we win?

   • Heart of the strategy: This involves defining how to stand out from the competition by leveraging unique advantages.

4. What are the key capabilities we need?

   • Skills and resources: Reflect on the competencies needed to execute the plan and make the strategy viable.

5. What systems and management will we implement?

   • Practical management: Move from theory to action, extending the entire strategy into the operational arena.

How to apply Business Model Canvas and innovation for junior talent?

Implementing Business Model Canvas in an innovation environment can be a powerful tool to attract and retain talent, especially junior talent. The question is, how to do it effectively?

• Winning aspiration: To be an attractive company where juniors want to develop professionally.
• Where we will play: Focus on outstanding talent, due to its scarcity and difficulty of replacement.
• How we will win: Delivering a vision for long-term growth, using success stories and strategic communication to attract talent.
• Skills needed: Leadership, mentoring, coaching and continuous skills development.
• Systems and management: Implement a robust e-learning platform that facilitates continuous training and connection with mentors.

How to design an HR strategy with One Page Strategy?

Gartner's One Page Strategy tool is an effective resource for creating HR strategies. Through an orderly and concise approach, it allows you to address critical issues within the organization. Let's see how it can be structured:

1. Current situation:

   • Relevant data such as average staff age, monthly and annual turnover, work incidents and organizational climate.

2. Initiatives:

   • Actions such as leadership training, focus groups, alliances with universities and renegotiations with clients.

3. Assumptions:

   • Predictions about the positive impact of initiatives, such as improved work climate, reduced turnover and customer satisfaction.

4. Inspirational title:

   • A mission statement that captures the aspirational spirit of the strategy, such as "Generating pride and aspiration for all ages."

5. Target:

   • Clear data targets, such as penalty reduction, turnover and NPS improvement.

Why opt for these tools?

Understanding and knowing how to use these strategies is essential for different levels of business. "Playing to Win" is more focused on overall business strategy, while "One Page Strategy" offers a detailed focus on human resources. Both tools are crucial to developing a plan that is not only effective, but also sustainable.

The invitation is out. Explore, apply and adapt these tools to your business needs - strategy is a playing field, and you are one step away from winning!