This intensive, week-long course challenges experienced professionals to explore and develop their strategic thinking capabilities.
Lessons draw from historic and contemporary strategic minds like Sun Tsu, Clausewitz, Marshall, and Boyd, connecting theory with real-world application.
Through hands-on tools, group exercises, and on-site case studies, participants leave with greater clarity, critical thinking, and a renewed commitment to leadership growth.
The Strategic Thinking Workshop is a week-long course designed to develop senior leaders into more thoughtful, agile, and impactful decision-makers. Based on lessons taught at the National War College, the program explores classic and modern thinkers—from Sun Tsu and Clausewitz to Marshall and Boyd—and challenges participants to apply these principles to their own leadership journeys.
Throughout the week, participants are introduced to proven strategic frameworks such as the Strategic Threat Equation, Strategic Trinity, OODA Loop, and more. These tools are reinforced through hands-on exercises that build confidence and strategic dexterity. The course also explores barriers to strategic thinking and emphasizes self-awareness, empathy, and collaboration.
The course culminates in a group strategic challenge, followed by a final day held at a historic site like Yorktown, Valley Forge, or The Marshall Center in Leesburg, Virginia. These immersive locations bring the week’s lessons to life and leave participants with a renewed vision for strategic leadership.
This course is intended for senior leaders seeking permanent growth. It’s ideal for those who are open to new ideas, unafraid to challenge assumptions, and committed to building thoughtful, lasting impact.
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It’s a week-long, in-depth course for senior leaders that builds strategic thinking and leadership development skills through theory, tools, and applied challenges.
This program is ideal for experienced senior leaders ready to engage in deep reflection, personal growth, and strategic self-development.
Not exactly. This workshop is meant to prepare leaders for strategic planning by developing the mindset, tools, and habits of strategic thought.
The course draws from historic and modern strategists like Sun Tsu, Clausewitz, Machiavelli, Marshall, and Boyd, blending timeless principles with contemporary relevance.
Participants learn and practice using tools such as the Strategic Threat Equation, Strategic Trinity, Center of Gravity, Strategic Inflection Point, and OODA Loop.
Yes. The course culminates in a group challenge where teams apply what they’ve learned to real-world strategic scenarios.
It takes place on-site at a historic venue—either Yorktown, Valley Forge, or The Marshall Center in Leesburg, Virginia—to reinforce strategic lessons through real-world context.
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