The Sun Tzu Art of War Institute (STI) is an independent, non-governmental International Think Tank based in Singapore with the mission to promote strategic thinking and leadership using Ancient Chinese strategies.
STI aspires to be a premier Research-driven Institute in Asia by bringing together a team of highly respected researchers and professors from across the region. Under the support of Aventis Leadership Centre, Aventis School of Management, STI aims to enhance the competitiveness, leadership and strategic capabilities of organizations through the interchange of ideas knowledge and leadership development. Towards this end, STI is continuously engaged in the research and implementation of strategic programmes, conferences, publications, CEO membership programmes which are market-focused, well-researched and internationally recognized.
Art of War Strategist
The Art of War Strategist program is designed to help individual develop strategic framework using Art of War principles. The program is broken down into 3 progressive modules: Basic, Intermediate and Advance. Online program is available for self-learning and coaching sessions can be delivered. Each module is interactive and they have been specially designed to stretch individual’s potential and capacity in strategic thinking.

Art of War CEO
The Art of War CEO™ program is specially designed for CEOs to perform real life analysis of their business through the Art of War strategic framework. Each session is specially held on the last Friday of each month to prepare CEOs to think strategically for their business in the month ahead. For this unique series, the trainer will illustrate how to think creatively in relating Art of War metaphorically for shaping adaptive strategy.

Art of War Leadership Assessment
Leadership succession is critical to long term viability of any organization. The Art of War Leadership Assessment uses Art of War principles to select future leader, complementing the management selection process and development program. In so doing, the Art of War Leadership Assessment provides a good reference for corporates to identify the best possible candidates as future leader.

Art of War Student Program
Art of War Student program is designed to nurture young students in Art of War principles. Contemporary education is largely focused on knowledge and knowledge skill sets. This program inculcates 3 key focus areas: Strategic Thinking, Values and Culture. Developing thinking habits, shaping personal values and understanding the world with global perspective are necessary soft skills that are critical for our future generation in this integrated global village.

Art of War Venture
Art of War Venture is an adventure learning program designed to understand the mind of great strategists and experience their footpaths. The three Venture program: Genghis Venture, Hannibal Venture and Sun Tzu Venture, are differently designed, from developing corporate strategy to developing individual’s internal qualities as a strategist.


Chinese Workshops
Combining contemporary studies in traditional Chinese wisdom and latest research from Chinese Management Studies, a series of workshops are designed to offer Chinese perspective in management and leadership framework. These workshops offer a different framework to help management team to broaden their management practise and develop a balanced east-west approach in management.


