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What is Competitive Intelligence? Your Organization's Eyes, Ears and Brains!
Expert Insights with Rainer Michaeli
Is it time to go on the attack — or strengthen your defenses? Business leaders need a well-informed answer. Competitive Intelligence (CI) provides this answer. CI is the framework for collecting, analyzing, and transforming external data into actionable insights that drive (strategic) decision-making.
Beyond the obvious: Managing Competitive/Market Intelligence
Managing Competitive/Market Intelligence (CI/MI) can be a daunting task! While the need for a sound knowledge of a company’s competitive environment is undisputed, actual implementation varies widely.
Eight Ways how AI can transform your Foresight Practices
A recent overview article comprehensively describes of how AI is applied in foresight projects, supported by numerous examples and academic references. As an academic overview paper, it presents various techniques used in futures research; however, it does not provide detailed guidelines.
Empowering Professionals: The Critical Need for Updated Intelligence Practices
Competitive and Market Intelligence professionals need to stay current in today’s fast-changing business world. Key trends include AI integration, cybersecurity challenges, leadership empowerment, and fresh market strategies.
How to Strategize in an Out-of-Control World
Invest in Preparedness: Foresight as the Key to Stability
In today's world, shaped by unpredictable forces such as geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence, businesses face unprecedented challenges.
In a Nutshell: Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, mastering OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is no longer optional—it’s essential. As Arthur Weiss, a leading expert in the field, explains, the game has changed. The wealth of information available online now provides unprecedented opportunities, but it demands a specific set of skills to uncover and analyze the data effectively.
Myth or Reality – Is Trade Show Intelligence Still a Valid Option for Competitive Intelligence Professionals?
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our business landscape. Once, traditional trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences were at the heart of market intelligence. However, as online meeting platforms soared and remote work became widespread, these events were often considered outdated.
What if Your Birkenstock Sandals Were Still Regarded as Art?
Patents and, more generally, intellectual property (IP) are powerful competitive intelligence tools. However, you should not leave it to your lawyers when IP becomes a token in competitive activities. In this context, strategists, product managers, and business developers need to understand how to apply IP laws—whether protection or attack is on your company’s agenda.
Toolkit for Applied Strategic Foresight
The Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies has published a 'Toolkit for Applied Strategic Foresight.' This free guide provides a quick introduction to ten foresight methodologies.