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title: "SPEED"
description: "Kotick's acronym for what a predictable public company needs."
canonical: https://tomsharman.com/bookshelf/play-nice/speed/
updated: 2026-11-03
---

# SPEED

> Kotick's acronym for what a predictable public company needs.

Jason Schreier's framework, from Play Nice, pp. 110 to 199.

Framework 10 of 15 from [Play Nice](https://tomsharman.com/bookshelf/play-nice/index.md) by Jason Schreier. Category: Leadership.

## The steps

1. **Stability.** Steady operations.
2. **Predictability.** Games that fit the fiscal calendar.
3. **Efficiency.** Lower cost per output.
4. **Equity Building.** Grow franchise and shareholder value.
5. **Development of Organization.** Build the management layer.

## Where it comes from

From chapter: PART TWO: FALL, pp. 110–199

## The animation

24 seconds, 4:5, no sound.

- MP4: https://tomsharman-downloads-006143767029.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/downloads/bookshelf/play-nice/speed.mp4
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- Still: https://tomsharman-downloads-006143767029.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/downloads/bookshelf/play-nice/speed.png
- Still, dark: https://tomsharman-downloads-006143767029.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/downloads/bookshelf/play-nice/speed-dark.png