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The lessons from "Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works" can be applied in a traditional sector like manufacturing in several ways. Firstly, the book emphasizes the importance of having a clear strategy. In manufacturing, this could mean having a clear understanding of your competitive advantage and how to leverage it. Secondly, the book talks about the importance of making choices. In manufacturing, this could mean choosing which markets to compete in, which products to produce, and how to differentiate your products from competitors. Lastly, the book highlights the need for constant innovation and adaptation. In manufacturing, this could mean continuously improving processes, investing in new technologies, and adapting to changes in the market.
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Filippo Passerini was in charge of GBS and determined that in its field, GBS wasn't really winning. He wasn't confident that as currently structured, GBS was creating the most value for P&G. What if they spun GBS off and functioned as a separate entity providing services to other companies? What if they dissolved GBS and contracted with a company that would handle the different services independently?
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