Unlocking 36 Stratagems for Business and Leadership

Apply the secret Art of War: The 36 Stratagems for Business and Leadership Success 36 Stratagems for Executive Victory: Outsmart, Outmaneuver, and Win Without Fighting In the high-stakes world of executive leadership, success is rarely achieved through brute force alone. True power comes from subtlety, timing, and the mastery of perception. This exclusive 1-day masterclass unlocks the 36 ancient Chinese stratagems — once relied upon by emperors and generals — and translates them into modern business warfare tools for today’s boardroom. Rooted in the Yijing (I Ching) and integrated with Sun Zi’s Art of War, the programme equips leaders with a practical and philosophical framework to gain unseen advantages, resolve complex challenges, and win decisively without unnecessary confrontation. Elite Strategic Intelligence for Modern Leaders Led by Andy Ng — Sinology expert, MBA-trained corporate strategist, and author of Yijing Explained — this course goes beyond theory to reveal how the 36 stratagems can be applied directly to leadership, negotiations, and competitive positioning. Participants will not only learn the meaning behind each stratagem but also master when, where, and how to apply them to secure extraordinary results with minimal effort. By blending timeless wisdom with modern strategic intelligence, Andy empowers executives to sharpen judgment, outmaneuver competition, and achieve victory with elegance and precision. Objectives: After learning this one-day power-packed course, participants will be able to: 1. Apply the 36 stratagems to real-life business scenarios involving conflict, competition, crisis, and change. 2. Decipher complex situations using Yijing principles: Yin-Yang balance, Wu Wei (Effortless Action), and Indirect Strategy. 3, Lead with silent power—using perception shaping, narrative control, and non-linear influence. 4. Transform crises into opportunities through precise stratagem selection for advantage, confusion, or desperation. 5. Design strategic action plans based on simulated case studies and customized leadership scenarios. Outline: Module 1: Strategic Awakening: The Invisible Game of Leadership The hidden battlefield every leader faces Why conventional strategy is no longer enough Module 2: Ancient Intelligence, Modern Victory Origins and categories of the 36 stratagems Integration with Yijing: Yin-Yang, Indirectness, Wu Wei, and Sun Tzu Art of War 6 battlefield conditions for strategy selection Module 3: Stratagem Mastery Block 1: Winning from Strength 12 stratagems when you’re in control Real-world case: “The Power of #10 – Smile with a Dagger” Module 4: Stratagem Mastery Block 2: Navigating Uncertainty 12 stratagems for chaotic, shifting, or political conditions Interactive Stratagem Simulation: Market Takeover Game Module 5: Stratagem Mastery Block 3: Leading Through Crisis 12 stratagems when you’re cornered or under siege C-suite case: Turnaround strategy using #36 – Escape as Triumph Module 6: Application & Integration Executive Stratagem Selection Grid 5-Ways Profit Intelligence Model The Art of Leading with Inaction (Wu Wei in Execution) Module 7: Closing Reflection: The Inner General Awakens From tactics to transcendence: embodying the Dao of Leadership The Ultimate of 36 Stratagems: Power of X Factor Who should attend • Managers, leaders and directors that want to achieve breakthroughs in their career in 2025 and beyond • Professionals, executives, and working people that want to harness the power of strategies of win without fighting • People that that want to know the gist of rich Chinese culture and history in the shortest period of time so as to win without fighting Methodology • Dynamic talk with stories and humour • Physical exercises including: cut wood with paper, know another person in 3 seconds, lift a person with just 2 fingers, push and pull and try your best • Use of short movie video clips to illustrate complex concepts • Q & A • Reflection and Action Plan by Trainees