pt. I. New translation of the Art of War with manager's commentary --

1.

Laying plans -- Thoroughly assess conditions -- Compare attributes -- Look for strategic turns --

2.

Waging war -- Marshall adequate resources -- Make time your ally -- Everyone must profit from victories -- Know your craft --

3.

Attack by stratagem -- Win without fighting -- Strength against weakness ... always -- Beware of "high-level dumb" -- Obey fundamental principles --

4.

Disposition of military strength -- Be invincible -- Attain strategic superiority -- Use information to focus resources --

5.

Use of energy -- Build a sound organization structure -- Apply extraordinary force -- Coordinate momentum and timing --

6.

Weakness and strength -- Take the initiative -- Plan surprise -- Gain relative superiority -- Seek knowledge -- Be flexible --

7.

Maneuvering -- Maneuver to gain the advantage -- Achieve the critical mass -- Deceive your competitor -- Develop effective internal communications -- Gain the mental advantage --

8.

Variation of tactics -- Consider tactical options -- Prepare adequate defenses -- Avoid the faults of leadership --

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On the march -- Occupy strong natural positions -- Always seek the high ground -- Make an estimate of the situation -- Discipline can build allegiance --

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Terrain -- Know your battlefield -- Obey the laws of leadership -- Fight only the battles you can win -- Know yourself ; know your opponent --

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Nine varieties of ground -- Choose a favorable background -- Shape your opponent's strategy -- Make victory the only option -- Plan coordinated efforts -- Press the attack -- Learn winning ways --

12.

Attack by fire -- Be disruptive and intrusive -- Consolidate your gains -- Exercise restraint --

13.

Employment of secret agents -- Invest in intelligence resources -- Establish an active intelligence system -- Practice counterintelligence -- pt. II. Applying Sun Tzu's wisdom -- Practical applications -- Outline of key concepts