Protracted Stratagem: Wait for your opponent to become overconfident and make a mistake

This Skill Bit talks about the stratagem, which advocates for patience, allowing opponents to become overconfident before exploiting their mistakes or weaknesses. Applied across military, business, and sports arenas, it aims to capitalize on adversaries’ arrogance for strategic advantage. However, risks include missed opportunities and uncertainty in predicting opponents’ behavior. Thus, a balanced approach, combining patience with strategic readiness, is essential for effective execution.

Duration approx. 2 Min.

Tier: proficiency

A part of Stratagem – Strategic Insights for Professionals course.