At the risk of being somewhat obnoxious, I'm posting my interpretations of some of Sun's ideas - highlighting how they can be used in the modern business environment.
Now offense meant really. I was just a little interested in Sun Tzu recently, having rechecked his works after the PMI (the "Project Management Institute") took yet another imaginative step and offered me a place at an Art of War seminar... for a price.
Obviously.. these are random selected bits. I type too much already...
SUN TZU
After crossing a river you should get far away from it
OFFICE INTERPRETATION
Don't spent too long in the toilet
SUN TZU
"When, in consequence of heavy rains up-country, a river which you wish to ford is swollen and flecked with foam, you must wait until it subsides"
OFFICE INTERPRETATION
If is raining so hard that the gutters of the roads are full of water and difficult to cross, eat your lunch in the office and do your banking later.
SUN TZU
When the soldiers stand leaning on their spears, they are faint from want of food.
OFFICE INTERPRETATION
Have sweets at your desk, and muffins in your meetings.
SUN TZU
If it is to your advantage, make a forward move; if not, stay where you are.
OFFICE INTERPRETATION
If it is to your advantage. Photocopy your bottom. If not, stay where you are.
