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Pitfalls of Competitor Profiling
Five things to avoid when preparing competitor profiles.
New Years Resolutions
Five ways to improve competitive intelligence and strategic planning in the new year.
10 Tips for Selecting a CI Research Vendor
Why a little due diligence can go a long way.
Doughnut Hole
How the rapid ascent and decline of Krispy Kreme demonstrates the need for a strategic early warning function.
Warning: Economic Recovery Ahead
That there will be a recovery is certain.  What shape it will take is anyone's guess.
Tomorrow's Competitors Ain't What They Used To Be
The recession and technology innovation are creating perfect conditions for "creative destruction."
The Next Internet Revolution Isn't What You Think
How low-cost, web-accessible software is  shaking up CI information technology.
Preparing for the Recovery
How a scenario mindset can prepare your business for the economic rebound.
The Death of the CI Professional
Why the recession may spell the demise of the corporate CI practitioner.
Are We In A Rut?
Why there has been a noticeable lack of innovation in the competitive intelligence profession.
Good Reasons to Survive
Learn what actual corporate CI functions are doing to survive the economic crisis.

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CI in Asia: Scenario Planning
Applying competitive intelligence to create a clear picture of the Asian market.
Your Company's New Foray into Competitive Intelligence: Factors for Success
What senior executives need to know before they inaugurate a new CI function.
Three Words: Communication, Communication, Communication
The best CI analysis can be ineffective if communicated poorly.
Ethics: The Limits of Intelligence Gathering
Some not-so-obvious guidelines for ethical intelligence gathering.
The Right Questions To Ask
Good intelligence analysis starts with knowing which questions to answer.
The Role of Human Bias in Analysis and Decision-Making Accuracy:
How human cognitive imperfections impede analytical reasoning.
Countering Competitive Urban Legends:
Countering deep-seated management stereotypes of competitors.
Forward-Looking Intelligence:
Practical advice for Pharmaceutical Industry CI.
The Intelligence Edge:
Far removed from allegations that it's corporate espionage, competitive intelligence is a business practice many executives say they can't live without.
Whither Analysis?:
What is the future of competitive intelligence analysis?

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