| Component |
Description |
Benefit |
| Analysis Techniques |
learning analytical frameworks in areas including: financial, industry
and competitor, value chain, etc. |
develops analytical skills useful in evaluating competitors, customers,partners
and the overall marketplace |
| Elicitation |
A conversational style of uncovering information that avoids direct
questions to reduce concerns and suspicions |
a method of maximizing the flow of information from a source who
may be skeptical of parting with information |
| Quarterbacking/Trade Shows |
an organized approach to maximizing the intelligence effort at a
conference or trade show |
an organized effort can yield good results in a short period of time |
| Mentoring Intelligence Staff |
training staff on how to build a successful and sustainable intelligence
program |
concepts and hands on training to assist clients build a world-class
intelligence process |
| Legal and Ethical Guidelines |
teaching legal and ethical methods of intelligence gathering |
encourages proper means of gathering competitive information |