Special Libraries Association 2012 Conference and Exhibition
Outward Insights Vice President Karen Rothwell will participate in the Competitive Intelligence Division's Intelligence Cafe, speaking on data visualization and competitive intelligence. July 15-18, 2012, Chicago. Click
here for more information.
Connections 2012 War-Gaming Conference
Outward Insights President Ken Sawka will participate in a panel discussion on Expanding the Uses and Applications of War-gaming. July 23-26, 2012, National Defense University, Washington, DC.
SCIP / Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: Overcoming FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) With Early Warning Intelligence
Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) hamstring businesses. And, as the
degree of uncertainty in the marketplace continues to intensify, more
companies are paralyzed by fear of the unknown, and doubt about what
constitutes effective strategy amid so much ambiguity. Early warning intelligence addresses FUD head-on, and helps companies
spot, assess, and respond to early stage market developments with more
decision-flexibility, confidence, and resolve. Join SCIP and Outward
Insights as we discuss how to build, manage, and use an intelligence
early warning system to minimize surprise, act more proactively, and
outpace the competitive forces in their market. August 2, 2012. For more information and to register, click here.
SCIP / Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: Using Competitive War-Gaming to Improve Product Launch Strategies.
War-gaming
is often used on the eve of a new product introduction, to gauge the
competitive interaction likely to take place once the project hits the
market. However, deploying war-gaming earlier in the innovation cycle
can reveal product design and technology options that can improve the
chances for a successful launch and neutralize competitor responses. Now available "on demand." Click
here to register and to view the program.
Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: Using Early Warning Intelligence to Anticipate External Threats and Minimize Strategic Risk
SCIP, Outward Insights, and Prudential Retirement discuss effective approaches for leveraging early warning intelligence to create and implement flexible, resilient strategies. No industry is immune to the negative impact of being unprepared for industry uncertainty. Virtually every sector of the economy has been affected by the emergence of unexpected competitive, regulatory, economic, or social developments. Change happens, will you be ready? Attend this free eBroadcast, now available "on demand." Click
here to register and to view the program.
Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: The Seven Secrets to Guarantee Competitive Intelligence Impact and Longevity
A
recent survey of corporate executives by Outward Insights revealed that
more than one in three executives believe that competitive intelligence
lacks sufficient stature in their organizations, and one in five
executives does not value the intelligence he or she receives.
Although CI has made impressive gains in its acceptance as a necessary
business function, too many companies still are unable to develop and
launch a CI program with long-term sustainability. We have identified
seven ingredients every CI function must possess to ensure its
viability amid external market changes and internal management shifts.
Attend this free eBroadcast to learn what they are, and how to ensure
that your CI program has them. Now available "on demand.". Click
here to register and to view the program.