The Strategic Thinking Institute is dedicated to helping managers at all levels develop their strategic thinking skills in order to grow profits, increase productivity and create competitive advantage. Founded by president and CEO Rich Horwath, STI has worked with world class companies in the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific to develop strategic thinking skills, create strategic plans and set strategic direction. The company provides strategy consulting, strategy training, strategy keynote speeches, and strategic counsel. Using the Deep Dive Strategic Thinking Learning System, STI has helped more than 50,000 managers around the world build their strategic thinking skills. Founder Rich Horwath is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author on strategy. His book, Deep Dive: The Proven Method for Building Strategy, which has been described by the director of worldwide operations at McDonalds as "​...the most valuable book ever written on strategic thinking."​ "What separates Rich Horwath from other strategy resources is that he presents the subject is a very understandable, relevant and practical manner. Those who attend one of his sessions find that they can immediately apply strategy tools and concepts to their business. His Deep Dive program is an excellent business resource that outlines a clear roadmap for any manager to immediately improve their strategic efforts."​
 John Wandishin, VP of Marketing,
Brother International