Posted on April 10, 2013 by ellendnaylor
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Developing Your Competitive Intelligence Skills is an introduction to competitive intelligence, which includes the definition of competitive intelligence, and 5 flavors of competitive intelligence: tactical, strategic, technical, counterintelligence and benchmarking. It also illustrates some analytic tools like SWOT, STEEP, BCG share of market matrix, and Adrian Slywotsky’s radar screen. This is a good introductory presentation for those who are new to competitive intelligence.
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Posted on April 10, 2013 by ellendnaylor
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Ellen Naylor‘s insight:
A longer, but insightful read. There are two takeaways I appreciate:
Mindfulness thinking and that ability to put distance between the problem you are solving once you feel stumped and can do not more. You might just do something totally unrelated to problem solving which you enjoy and relax. Then when you come back to the problem, since you have used your brain in a different way, and relaxed it a bit, you will solve the problem having just let it fester a bit.
Following are a couple of excerpts from Shane Parrish’s blog:
“Forcing your mind to take a step back is a tough thing to do. It seems counterintuitive to walk away from a problem that you want to solve. But in reality, the characteristic is not so remarkable either for Holmes or for individuals who are deep thinkers. The fact that it is remarkable for Watson (and that he self-admittedly lacks the skill) goes a long way to explaining why he so often fails when Holmes succeeds.
Not only does distance facilitate imaginative thinking but it also helps counter short-term emotions.”
Shane Parrish writes on a number of interesting subjects and blogs every day.
I found this one to be particularly relevant to competitive intelligence professionals.
See on http://www.farnamstreetblog.com/2013/04/how-to-think-like-sherlock-holmes/
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Biographies of mayors from America, Europe, Asia and Africa
Ellen Naylor’s insight:
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In a range of profiles of mayors from Asia, Africa, Europe and The Americas, City Mayors’ editors and freelance writers examine what makes an outstanding mayor. They also ask city leaders which of their policies and actions have been particularly successful and could be emulated by other cities. This is a good intelligence source for very regional information. Take note, researchers.
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