About 2000 years ago Sun Zi, a Chinese philosopher wrote a well known book in military Strategy: Sun Zi Art of War.

Since the 1900’s many western scholars have attempted to translate and add a “business or commercial” perspective to Sun Zi’s work. However many of these scholars fail to really put the work in “context”. The best book we have come across was written by Chow-Hou Wee (published by Pearson) and uses the Chinese language to develop on the wisdom of strategic planning.

The concepts that Sun Zi has written (and translated by Chow-Hou Wee) are more about “winning the heart of the enemy” rather than simply wiping out your target; implying that the “worst military strategy” is to actually go to war and “attack” (a solution of last resort).

Some other examples of his key insights include:

- The importance of “planning” in utmost details in order to “win” or “how to gain advantage for oneself”.

- The ability to adapt and be flexible to the terrain and situations: “Strategies and tactics varies according to the circumstances (with countless possibilities)”

- Put the right persons at the right spot: “A general should not rely on the same officers and men to fight different battles. Instead, you should study the situation and select the right man for the appropriate mission. “

Clearly, these key elements are also applicable to today’s business environment. Planning, flexibility and having the right people are essential in order to succeed. At DragonGate we can endow your company with these key factors; help you WIN in Asia’s complex business environment. By planning your market entry in utmost details, making your organization flexible/scalable and having the right people at the right places you will be prepared to achieve something BIG.

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