Science of Strategy Institute

The Science of Strategy Institute can help you learn the science of strategy and how to use its time-tested principles and methods to make better decisions every day.

SOSI was started in the dark days when "strategy" had come to mean the long-term planning and top-down control. We are returning strategy to it roots as the science of positioning in a dynamic environment to find an advantage. Though the principles of strategy originally came from a military commander's ability to see what how to win on a fast-changing, chaotic battlefield, the same science can help you discover hidden opportunities and make winning moves in every area of your life.

If you're brand new to strategy, you've come to the right place.
This section of our website explains the "beginning steps" to mastering the tools, methodologies and concepts that comprise strategy and how strategy can be applied to improving your position in every aspect of your life.

You can then explore the "following steps" that allow you advance your skills to the next level and help you get the most out of the resources we have developed for you.

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If you have questions about using our website, or we can help assist you in any way in begging your journey into strategy, send us an email and we will be happy to help.

Your strategic journey starts with a few simple steps.

Basic Principles – Short explanations of the foundation concepts of the science of strategy.

Strategic Success - Get a quick overview of where the adaptive strategy of Sun Tzu and our members have been successful.

The Skills Pyramid - The five levels of skill that you master in developing your strategic skills.

The Mastery Model – Based on what is known as the Nine Formulas, this is a more detailed look at the value of the skills that you master.

The Training Stages - The stages that people go through in their journey toward becoming a Strategy Master.

Your First Exercise – Our STARS Training offers an extensive collection of exercises developed to sharpen your strategic skills. This exercise teaches you the power of patterns recognition for organizing the seeming chaos of information. 

Basic Training in Strategy – Whether you prefer on-line training via your computer or on-site courses for your organization, SOSI offers what you need.

A History of Strategy – An overview of Sun Tzu's ground-breaking work and its affect on history.

Ready for more? Here’s where you can take your strategic skills to the next level, and get more involved with SOSI’s people and resources.  

Communities – SOSI is the world’s leading authority on the science of strategy. We are creating a hub for the world’s community of strategy professionals and those interested in strategy. Come share with us.

• Special Interest Groups – People are interested in strategy for a wide variety of reasons. Salespeople, police, marketing professions, small business owners, military people, martial artists, gamers, and dozens of other groups are interested in appluged in applying adaptive strategy to their own arena. We are creating a meeting places for these people and the resources for them to offer their own events, forums, and networking opportunities for those who share their passion.
• Local Area Chapters: People are interested in meeting with others in their area to discuss strategic concepts and compare experiences using Sun Tzu's adaptive response strategy. We are creating the tools for them to meet up on-site.
   
• Discussion in the News – Here’s your chance to ask a question, see what strategy pros are saying about the latest issues and ideas, and connect directly with people who have the information you need.

More Books and Publications – SOSI’s Clearbridge Publishing offers the world’s biggest and largest library of books on Sun Tzu's strategy and how to apply them to specific areas.

On-Line Training – We offer education material in many formats and we are building one of the most complete educational experiences anywhere. We are soon upgrading all our lessons to a complete Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track your progress down the road to Strategy Master. Let us help you choose the training options that work for you. Our resources include:

Warrior Class Lessons: Over 300 interactive lessons in strategy that combine both education and exercises requiring you to make decisions every few minutes. The Warrior Class is a unique educational experience that forces you to learn from your mistakes.

Multi-media Lessons: Lessons that combine videos, audios, and Flash interactions to both educate you to the detailed principles of strategy and

Certification – Show the world that you know strategy, and advance your career, by earning certifications.

Making the Case for Strategy – Mastering strategy on the front-lines means real bottom line profits in any organization. We can help you prove it to yours.

Become a Member – Members get even more access to networking, resources and cutting-edge quality news. Take a look at our different membership options and see which one suits you best.

We're Here To Help!
If you have questions about using our website, or we can help assist you in any way in begging your journey into strategy, send us an email and we will be happy to help.