One of the most popular tools in foresight is the STEEP trend analysis framework. “Future trends” can be a large, unwieldy subject because nearly everything that’s changing creates the future in some regard. One way to…
This graphic depicts SWOT Analysis, a business strategy tool that invites executives to ponder their firm’s strategic position by considering their own inherent Strengths and Weaknesses. Then, considering whatever…
Do you like being right about things? Do you enjoy researching subjects too complex or controversial for the average person? Do you enjoy puzzles? And do you like to stop bad guys and/or help good guys? If you answered…
How well do you know the intelligence agencies of the United States? Whether you run a business, a government agency, or want a career in intelligence, knowing all the agencies is important. Go from the oldest–U.S. Army…
All humans seek to be right, to get the correct answer, to take fruitful action; we rarely agree on the facts, the logic, the path to success. The…
In 2012 I started a minor controversy in the world of intelligence by publishing Peak Intel: How So-Called Strategic Intelligence is Making Us Dumber…
The Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals Code of Ethics was established by practitioners to set a high standard of conduct for the…
Sure, it’s a buzzword now, but Competitive Intelligence has always been a powerful tool for any leader trying to gain an organizational advantage.
In Why Software Will Never Replace Strategic Analysts, I laid down a theme I’ll be covering in my closing keynote for the Business Forecasting and…
Ethics is one of the most popular topics in competitive intelligence. Since CI is the collection of information on the activities of people at firms…