Strategic Thinking
Demystified. Finally.

Sloan International empowers leaders to become
strategic thinkers, one experience at a time.
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Why Strategic Thinking Matters

The complexity of business is accelerating. Amidst the constant influx of unforeseeable changes and unpredictable challenges, strategic thinkers are catalysts for growth. They transform complexity into clarity and uncertainty into opportunity.

Here's what you can do by building your strategic thinking capacity:

Take informed action

See the broader environment clearly and make moves that drive meaningful results for all stakeholders.

Foster a culture of innovation

Help your team to make easy pivots in turbulent times.

Build confidence and courage

By sharing a common vocabulary and concepts that support strategy conversations.

Led By Dr. Julia Sloan, a World-Renowned Thinker in Strategic Thinking

A global authority on strategic thinking, Dr. Sloan transforms how leaders approach complexity with warmth, energy, and cutting-edge insights.

She is an internationally recognized expert in strategic thinking, organizational development, and leadership. As a faculty member at Columbia University and a Fulbright Fellow, she brings unparalleled academic rigor combined with practical, real-world application.

Author: Learning to Think Strategically

Awarded Best Business Book by Financial Times

Fulbright Fellow

International expert

Global Leadership Consultant

Consulted leaders in 131 countries

Columbia University Faculty

20+ years of strategic thinking research

Best Business Book of the Year

Learning to Think Strategically

Fulbright Fellow

International Scholar

131+ Countries

Global Impact

Columbia University

Faculty Member

How We Foster Strategic Thinking

Each of our offerings is designed to expand the breadth and depth of your/your team's strategic thinking baseline.

 Signature Online Course: Becoming a Strategic Thinker

In this research-based course, Dr. Julia unpacks strategic thinking in a truly rich, engaging experience.
  • Unpack strategic thinking
  • Learn actionable insights on strategy through
    multi-modality interactive content
  • Uncover insights form 20 years of research
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 Live Learning Labs

Our immersive strategic thinking workshops are designed to build strategic thinking capacity in teams. 
  • Unique, proprietary experiences facilitated by Dr. Sloan 
  • Challenges you to assess your own habits
  • Available in 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day formats

 Speaking Engagements

Inspire your organization with a keynote from Dr. Sloan. We offer tailored presentations that energize audiences and spark strategic conversations.
  • Customizable content
  • Research-based insights recognized globally
  • Engaging delivery
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 The Book: Learning to Think Strategically, 5th ed.

This book uncovers surprising truths about how we learn to think strategically, and how you can use it to improve your business, your career, and your life.
  • Awarded Best Business Book by Financial Times
  • Offers practical frameworks and insights
  • Globally read and renowned

How We Foster Strategic Thinking

Each of our offerings is designed to expand the breadth and depth of your/your team's strategic thinking baseline.

Signature Online Course: Becoming a Strategic Thinker

In this short, self-paced course Dr. Julia unpacks strategic thinking in a truly rich, engaging experience.
  • Self-paced learning
  • Multi-modality content
  • Based on 20 years of research

Live Learning Labs

Our immersive strategic thinking workshops are designed to build strategic thinking capacity in teams. 
  • Original experiences facilitated by Dr. Julia Sloan 
  • Challenges you to assess your own habits
  • Available in 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day formats

Speaking Engagements

Inspire your organization with a keynote from Dr. Sloan. We offer tailored presentations that energize audiences and spark strategic conversations.
  • Customizable content
  • Global reach
  • Engaging delivery

The Book: Learning to Think Strategically

This book uncovers surprising truths about how we learn to think strategically, and how you can use it to improve your business, your career, and your life.
  • Awarded Best Business Book by Financial Times
  • Offers practical frameworks and insights
  • Globally read and renowned

Authentic Learner Thoughts

Join thousands of leaders who are transforming their strategic thinking capacity with Sloan International.

Senior Director

"Dr. Sloan's strategic thinking framework transformed how our leadership team approaches complex challenges. The results have been remarkable."
World Bank

Program Manager

"Julia's ability to demystify strategic thinking and make it actionable is unparalleled. This course is essential for any leader."

United Nations

Chief Learning Officer

"The Learning Labs created a shared language for strategy across our organization. We now have a pipeline of strategic thinkers."
International MANUFACTURING CO.

Sr. Researcher

"She’s a rockstar around here. Her take on strategic thinking is right on the mark — creative, practical and wicked fun."
Biotechnology Firm 

Global Marketing Executive VP

"Extremely thought-provoking and spot-on without our reality! A completely different approach—totally fascinating!"
Medical Technology Company

International Marketing Lead

"I always thought strategic thinking and strategic planning were one and the same. I’ve had my eyes and mind opened wide — and my approach to strategy has been completely revised after an intensive seminar."
Consumer Products Firm

Global CEO

"We’re totally on board! An original approach to strategic thinking that’s on-target. Julia’s as relevant as they come, down-to-earth, with a refreshingly international perspective."
Cybersecurity firm

Managing Director

"The depth of knowledge is expert, and the application of the concepts is original. These seminar standards are high; it’s “a stretch experience” that we have embedded in our global leadership team."
Consulting Firm
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