Strategy Finishing School/Strategic Thinking Blueprint

  • $997 or 3 monthly payments of $397

STRATEGIC THINKING BLUEPRINT

Increase Your Work Influence In 4 Weeks!

An online course that arms you with the tools and frameworks to ensure you use strategic thinking to thrive in your career.

If you're frustrated with;

  • aligning your goals with senior leadership

  • accountability for decisions that are out of your control 

  • miscommunication turning work into a battleground 

  • facing resistance on every project you try and push forward

Then you're in the right place.

Watch your influence at work increase.

In this course, you will learn:

  • Fundamentals of Strategic Thinking

  • Understanding context clues and reading between the lines

  • Critical decision making

  • Effective communication

  • Strategic writing and presenting of ideas

  • Decoding the unspoken rules of the workplace

  • Turning opposition into opportunity

Make sure your hard work makes an impact and gets noticed. 

Unlock the Unspoken Rules:

A Strategic Course To Thrive At Work

An on-demand course that arms you with the tools to master strategic thinking.

Strategic Thinking At Work

Learn the unspoken rules to help you predict outcomes and ensure success with the Iceberg Of Context theory.

Strategy Napkin

Sell-in your proactive ideas with a strategic approach that can help influence decisions even before the actual presentation.

Mental Models

Learn six strategic thinking models to enhance your decision-making and uncover greater opportunities in your work.

Strategy Presentation

Use this strategic framework when presenting information to your boss and learn how to create slides that get buy-in.

Work Dynamics

Understand the implicit rules and norms of the workplace to navigate challenges and anticipate resistance effectively.

Meet Julian Cole

Julian Cole is a strategy consultant to global brands including Apple, Facebook, Disney, Snap and Uber. 

Previously he's held the role of Head of Comms Planning at BBDO and BBH in New York.

He's created award-winning work for PlayStation, Bacardi, Pepsi, Google, and Coca-Cola.

With a void of practical strategy education, Julian founded the Strategy Finishing School (previously Planning Dirty Academy) in 2019. 

Since then, he has taught his world-class experience to more than 4,000 strategists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Customer satisfaction is our number one priority, so we'd love to provide you with the best service possible. Here are the commonly asked questions to guide you on this course.

Who is this course designed for?

Is it suitable for employees at all levels who work in a professional environment.

Look at the CEOs of most companies, they come from a range of backgrounds and experience but the one thing they all have in common; 

They’re all strategic thinkers. 

They can see the bigger picture and execute on that. 

This course will teach you that skill set and get you applying it to your everyday work. 

How do I convince my boss for paying for this course?

I’ve got you covered with the β€˜email to boss’ template, which uses strategic thinking - make the case to your boss to pay for the course. 

How is this course delivered?

The course is on-demand, with recordings you can watch anytime you need a refresh.

You also get lifetime access to my Strategic Thinking Google Drive - use templates and frameworks that save you time writing emails, presentations, and running meetings.

What practical skills will I gain from this course?

This course will give you the practical skills to become a strategic thinker; 

Analytical Skills: The ability to break down complex problems into manageable parts, analyze data and information, and understand underlying patterns and trends.

Communication Skills: Clearly and persuasively communicate your strategy to team members, management, and external partners.

Visionary Thinking: The capacity to see the bigger picture, envision future possibilities, and understand how to get there. 

Decision-Making: Making informed and timely decisions by considering various factors, potential outcomes, and the broader impact on goals and objectives.

What kind of support and resources are available throughout the course?

The course gives you access to Julian Cole and our online community.

It also gives you access to tools, frameworks, and templates for real-world applications and deep-dive learning.

Will participants have access to community forums or additional reading materials?

Yes.


The great thing about the course is you join a private Facebook group of the future leaders of tomorrow, a great opportunity to network with others. 

On top of that there’s a reading, listening and watching guide for every module so you can go deeper on the subject with trusted sources. 

Are there group/company discounts?

Yes there is, you can get in touch with me at julian@strategyfinishingschool.com and let me know how many people you are expecting to do the course.  

Will the course provide guidance on adapting strategic thinking concepts to different professional contexts?

This course is made to be adapted to your environment. 

The templates and tools are there for you to choose which ones to apply to your business context.

However, there hasn’t been a business case yet where these skills haven’t come in handy. If it isn’t relevant I’m happy to give you a refund on your purchase. 

What is the course's refund or satisfaction guarantee policy?

Your investment is protected by our iron-clad, 30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't see a transformation in your strategic thinking, we don't deserve your money. It's that simple.

Will I receive a certification or credential upon completing the course?

For sure! For those who finishes the course there’s a certificate of completion from the Strategy Finishing School for Strategic Thinking

Got any other questions?

Wondering if this course will help you decode the mysteries of the office microwave? 

Shoot us a message. 

We're here to clear up all your quandaries, strategic and otherwise - julian@strategyfinishigschool.com 

  • $997 or 3 monthly payments of $397

Results

Imagine being one of the leaders in your company, where your insights shape decisions and the success of the business. 

Get promoted into leadership roles, spearhead high-stake projects, and… 

You're next.

BONUSES

Enroll now and unlock exclusive bonuses that will give you back hours of your time with the following templates:

Office Politics & Mental Models:

  • 11 Archetypes Of Toxic Coworkers

  • Questions for Coffees With Coworkers

  • Post Proposal Analysis Questions

  • Eisenhower Matrix: Step By Step Instructions

  • Lateral Thinking Exercise Cheatsheet

Email Templates:

  • 4 Email Templates For When Things Have Gone Bad

  • 4 Strategy Email Templates

  • 10 Strategic Thinking Email Templates - Minto Style

  • 10 Box Checklist: Strategic Minto Email

  • Example Of Subject Lines (RIGHT AND WRONG)

Meeting Agenda/Follow Up Templates:

  • 10 Point Meeting Follow-Up Notes Checklist

  • 30 Most Used Acronyms In Meetings

  • Meeting Agenda Templates

  • Meeting Follow-Up Notes Template

  • One On One Meeting Agenda

  • One Page Meeting Cheatsheet

Presentation Templates:

  • Pitch Examples

  • Strategy Skeleton - Template

  • KPI Slide Templates

  • $997 or 3 monthly payments of $397

STRATEGIC THINKING BLUEPRINT

Don't let another day pass, stalled in your career. 

Sign up today and take control of your career. 

Your future self will thank you.

Contents

Before We Begin

Strategic Thinking Course: Walk Through Video
Before We Begin

πŸ’Ό Strategic Thinking Foundations

πŸ§‘πŸ»β€πŸ« Strategic Thinking And Office Politics - Introduction
πŸš₯ 3 Parts Of Office Politics
😒 What To Do When People Don’t Like You?
☠️ Toxic Decision Makers & Co-workers
🎭 The Proposal

πŸ“ Strategy Napkin

🏁 Introduction & 2-Minute Exercise
πŸ’Ό How To Get Buy-In On Your Ideas?
πŸ“š What Is Strategy?
✍🏻 How To Write A Strategy Napkin?
πŸ‘€ Give Your Strategy A Name

🧠 Mental Models

🎯 Mental Models & Eisenhower's Matrix
πŸ₯‡ First Principles
βͺ Backward Planning
πŸ€” Second Order Thinking
πŸ“ Lateral Thinking
πŸ’‘ Insight Breakers

πŸ–ΌοΈ Strategy Presentation

🧩 R.I.K.I Model Introduction & Role
πŸ’­ Idea
πŸ”‘ K.P.I.
πŸ’° Investment
πŸ‘πŸ» R.I.K.I. Example: The Project Thumb Breaker

πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸ’ΌπŸ’πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’Ό Work Dynamics

🀝🏻 Consensus Building
πŸ‘₯ Stakeholder Conflict
πŸ“ˆ Promote The Work
πŸ“Š 3 Levels Of Diplomacy
🎬 Ideas or Actions?

πŸ“ Certificate & Feedback

πŸ“ Feedback Survey

Bonus: Workshop Recordings

Manage Up Like a Leader - July 7 2025.mp4
Strategic Thinking Masterclass - May 5 2025.mp4
3 Steps To A Promotion - Apr 14 v2.mp4
Navigating Office Politics - Mar 31 2025.mp4
Dealing With Work Conflict - Dec 16 2024.mp4
Managing Up - How To Manage Your Boss - Mar 3 2025.mp4
Strategic Thinking Masterclass - Feb 17 2025.mp4
Managing Up- How To Manage Your Boss - Nov 25 2024.mp4
Dealing With Work Conflict - Mar 17 2025.mp4
3 Steps To A Promotion - Oct 28 2024.mp4
Navigating Office Politics - Sep 23 2024.mp4
Strategic Thinking Masterclass - Aug 26 2024.mp4
Optional Bonus: Feedback On Members' Strategy Presentations (Week 4: May 22, 2024)
Strategic Thinking Mental Models Lecture (Week 4: May 22, 2024)
Optional Bonus: How To Find Strategy Insights (Week 3: May 15, 2024)
Office Politics (Week 3: May 15, 2024)
Optional Bonus: Feedback On Members' Strategy Presentations (Week 2: May 8, 2024)
Strategy Presentations Lecture (Week 2: May 8, 2024)
Optional Bonus: Feedback On Member's Strategy Napkins (Week 1: May 1, 2024)
Strategy Napkin Lecture (Week 1: May 1, 2024)
Strategic Thinking Masterclass Workshop

Bonus: Documents

Questions for Coffees With Coworkers
Post Proposal Analysis Questions
11 Toxic Decision Makers In Office Politics
Eisenhower Matrix: Step By Step Instructions
Lateral Thinking Exercise Cheatsheet
Hidden Language of Goals & Strategy
Pitch Example: Project Thumb Breaker
Strategy Skeleton - Template
4 Email Templates For When Things Have Gone Bad
4 Strategy Email Templates
10 Strategic Thinking Email Templates - Minto Style
Meeting Agenda Templates
Meeting Follow-Up Notes Template
Strategic Subject Lines - Cheatsheet
10-Box Checklist: Strategic Minto Email
10 Point Meeting Follow-Up Notes Checklist
30 Most Used Acronyms In Meetings
One-Page Meeting Cheat Sheet
Performance Review - Promotion Preparation Checklist