“At Scania, we have worked for many years with the principles that Martin describes in Mästarklass. Understanding and applying these, together with our dedicated work on our culture — the Scania Way — has been crucial to our success. It has given us a unique competitive advantage and enabled us to meet customer needs with high precision and efficiency. In this book, Martin captures much of what is required to build world-leading operations, and he also provides readers with concrete tools and strategic insights to take their organizations to the next level. Through clear, simple models and inspiring examples, he shows how variation creates volume, and how strategic choices can both boost profitability and create significant customer value. Mästarklass is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand — in a simple and concrete way — what it takes to reach the highest level and stay there.”

"In my role as a program leader for leadership training, I’ve had the privilege of seeing Martin Sköld in action for many years. With his energy and pedagogical sharpness, he transforms complex strategic principles into concrete tools and mindsets that can be applied immediately. The Master Level captures this ability in book form. Through clear examples and practical insights, Martin shows how leaders can make the strategic choices needed to create profitability, customer value, and competitive advantage. This book is not just inspiring – it gives you the power and tools to elevate your organization to a new and higher level."

"Martin Sköld’s previous book, Dubbelt effektiv, has been an invaluable guide in our strategic work, and with The Master Level, he takes it to the next level. This book clearly shows how well-defined strategies and modularization can create both greater customer value and increased profitability. The Master Level is not just inspiring – it’s practical. It offers clear models and insights that make it possible to immediately turn ideas into tangible improvements. For us, the book has already made a difference, and I strongly recommend it to other leaders."

"After applying the insights from Dubbelt effektiv in our organization, expectations were high for The Master Level – and once again, Martin Sköld delivers. The book builds on ideas that have already helped us strengthen both profitability and competitiveness, but goes even deeper. With sharp models and concrete examples, The Master Level shows how strategic choices can elevate an organization from good to world-class. It not only provides insights – it also offers practical tools to tackle today’s complex challenges. For leaders aiming to create long-term success, this is a book I highly recommend."

"The Master Level is a book that every leader should have in their toolbox. Martin Sköld succeeds in a smart and pedagogical way in explaining how strategic principles function and work together to create a strong whole that makes organizations more profitable and efficient. The book is filled with clear models and concrete examples that make it easy to put the insights into practice. It is not only inspiring – it also offers powerful tools to tackle today’s strategic challenges. I warmly recommend The Master Level to anyone who wants to strengthen their organization and build real competitive advantage."