I have just finished the outline for the Institute's Strategy Book of Knowledge. This outline details the major categories of principles involved in traditional competitive strategy. This are the areas of strategic knowledge for which we will be providing certification. It is available on-line here. All Institute members are invited to comment about its organization or the areas that need more detail or clarification.
Generic Principles: The strategic principles in the Warrior's Rule Book (S-RULE) describe how competition works. The underlying forces shaping competition exists independent of the specific contest or competitive arena. The meta-rules documented in The Rule Book define what all competitive situations have in common.
Like all sciences, Sun Tzu's strategy for comparing positions simplifies the natural world with a set of principles. Even mastering a few of these principles makes it easier for us to understand how to improve our strategic position.
Throughout history, people have rediscovered these principles through trial and error. These principles have been documented in various ways in different competitive arenas. Many are familiar from military history; others from sports; and still others from business.
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Generic Principles: The strategic principles in the Warrior's Rule Book (S-RULE) describe how competition works. The underlying forces shaping competition exists independent of the specific contest or competitive arena. The meta-rules documented in The Rule Book define what all competitive situations have in common.