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vinayak vamanrao kulkarni added a discussion to the group CI India
Need advice to start learning CI: I am a hardcore biologist.
Dear all, I am a biologist interested in venturing into the world of CI industry.Having started independently, need your valuable advice to begin with.suggestions of any sort are wel come.VinayakSee More
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Asia-Pacific CI
Asia-Pacific CI is a forum where CI practitioners and interested parties can discuss practicing CI in the AP. Please post your take on obstacles/solutions, PEST analysis, best practices and other CI-related matters in this evolving region.
Anna F. Shallenberger replied to Anna F. Shallenberger's discussion #SLA2013 Conference Decks {links embedded} Include
Eliezer Zohar posted a blog postNew initiative - CI for SMEs
I'm taking part in a venture with an objective of providing large scale CI services targeted to SMEs. If you would like to join as a design partner please drop me an email to elizo@netvision.net.ilSee More
Trip Krant replied to Trip Krant's discussion SCIP: State of the Organization"New SCIP Exec-Director Nan Bulger has reportedly taken aggressive and decisive action against the Party Planning Committee - purging the PPC's figurehead from the SCIP payroll.
Is this truly a new day for SCIP? Does Nan read this thread?…"
Trip Krant replied to Trip Krant's discussion SCIP: State of the Organization"Starfish and the Spider is required reading at many winning organizations; and it should be required for SCIP officers, directors, and regional chapter heads as well.
Its themes should be taken to heart, and implemented - not just paid lip-service…"
Trip Krant replied to Trip Krant's discussion SCIP: State of the Organization"I hope a “more focused and streamlined model” means increasing the autonomy of SCIP regional branches, severing the relationship with Frost & Sullivan, and purging the Party Planning Committee from the SCIP payroll."
Trip Krant replied to Trip Krant's discussion SCIP: State of the Organization"Executive Director Message June 6, 2013
As a result, let me announce the following news:
In a few weeks, SCIP will introduce features to our membership including a Quick Start CI Decision Toolkit and set of how to guides offered each month for one…"
Anna F. Shallenberger replied to Anna F. Shallenberger's discussion #SLA2013 Conference Decks {links embedded} Include"Nicole Engard's session -- I guessed wrong -- it's not at her SlideShare -- go to http://t.co/DW5ywpb1Oy"
Anna F. Shallenberger liked Anna F. Shallenberger's discussion #SLA2013 Conference Decks {links embedded} IncludeAnna F. Shallenberger posted a discussion#SLA2013 Conference Decks {links embedded} Include
OPENING KEYNOTE – Form request 8 pp excerpt www.mike-walsh.com/go -- similar video www.youtube.com/watch?v=2IIzbddgXwo [potato washer] www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wNZp997CKE & www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_qsoOFzCXQ60 Sites in 60 Minutes MAYBE…See More
Trip Krant posted a blog postVisualization of interfirm relations in a converging mobile ecosystem
This is the kind of sophisticated CI analysis a mobile device company should be engaged in. Brilliant use of visualization, this is excellent work:Visualization of interfirm relations in a converging mobile ecosystem, Rahul C Basole. Journal of Information Technology, (2009) 00, 1–16. (PDF)AbstractThe mobile ecosystem is characterized by a large and complex network of…See More
Trip Krant commented on Trip Krant's blog post Re-Thinking the CI Process and Practice in the Networked Business Environment"How Partners Shape Strategy, by Henrich R. Greve, Timothy J. Rowley, and Andrew V. Shipilov. HBR, June 2013.
Interesting. The authors suggest -we'll have to wait for the book - that Samsung (hub and spoke network) has out-innovated…"
Trip Krant replied to Jean Baptiste Mac Luckie's discussion What are the key skills any CI professional should have?"LITERALLY history – SCIPs behavior over the last five years resembles the Decline of the Roman Empire (malaise, corruption, decay).
But at least there are parties and scoop.it!"
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#SLA2013 Conference Decks {links embedded} Include
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OPENING KEYNOTE – Form request 8 pp excerpt www.mike-walsh.com/go -- similar video…Continue
SCIP: State of the Organization
Started by Trip Krant. Last reply by Trip Krant on Monday. 19 Replies 0 Likes
How would you assess the organizational health of SCIP? How relevant is SCIP relevant today? Continue
Tags: SCIP
What are the key skills any CI professional should have?
Started by Jean Baptiste Mac Luckie. Last reply by Trip Krant Jun 11. 7 Replies 2 Likes
Hi everyone,Given that I'm still a young CI professional, currently studying MSc CI & Strategic Communication in France, I would like to have your opinion on a skill-related question.What are,…Continue
Tags: knowledge, work, university, skills, competitive intelligence
MOOC for CI
Started by Trip Krant. Last reply by Trip Krant May 26. 2 Replies 0 Likes
If SCIP weren't totally useless and corrupt it would facilitate the creation of a massive open online…Continue
Tags: scip-stupidity, mooc, education
Big Data: Slaves to the Algorithm
Started by Trip Krant. Last reply by Trip Krant May 19. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Slaves to the algorithm: Computers could take some tough choices out of our…Continue
Tags: robot-overloards, big-data, bots, algos
WSJ: Why Jet Owners Don't Want to Be Tracked
Started by Trip Krant Apr 22. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Why Jet Owners Don't Want to Be Tracked. WSJ, April 18, 2013.Big companies and wealthy…Continue
Tags: ci, counter, trading, insider, counterintelligence
Software Tools for Competitive Intelligence (Free Report)
Started by Alessandro Comai Apr 21. 0 Replies 1 Like
Dear Collegues,MINIERA, launched a survey for better understanding how Software Tools are utilized by CI practitioners. Our key research question where:Do CI practitioners use free or commercial…Continue
The Art of Comparison: Using Comparisons to Guide Competitive Positioning and Sales Strategies
Started by Austin Mello Apr 18. 0 Replies 1 Like
As people, we make conscious and unconscious comparisons every day as we try to navigate the world and figure out what is the “best” thing for us. This process happens for everything from figuring…Continue
Tags: strategy, strategies, Compelligence, sales, positioning
Key Intelligence Topic Action Plan
Started by Stephen Preston. Last reply by Trip Krant Apr 8. 1 Reply 1 Like
Is anyone willing to share an example of a KIT Action Plan?Continue
Competitive Intelligence Tools Chest
Started by Richard. Last reply by Richard Mar 27. 6 Replies 2 Likes
I am giving a SCIP presentation on CI tools. I thought I would ask the ning community what are your favorite CI tools and why?Continue
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New initiative - CI for SMEs
Posted by Eliezer Zohar on June 17, 2013 at 2:22am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm taking part in a venture with an objective of providing large scale CI services targeted to SMEs. If you would like to join as a design partner please drop me an email to elizo@netvision.net.il
Visualization of interfirm relations in a converging mobile ecosystem
Posted by Trip Krant on June 11, 2013 at 8:06pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
This is the kind of sophisticated CI analysis a mobile device company should be engaged in. Brilliant use of visualization, this is excellent work:
Visualization of interfirm relations in a converging mobile ecosystem, Rahul C Basole. Journal of Information Technology, (2009) 00, 1–16. (PDF)
Abstract
The mobile…
Transient Advantage
Posted by Trip Krant on June 5, 2013 at 8:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Provocative article:
Transient Advantage, by Rita Gunther McGrath. Harvard Business Review, June 2013.
ContinueStrategy is still useful in turbulent industries like consumer electronics, fast-moving consumer goods, television, publishing, photography, and...well, you get the idea. Leaders in these businesses can compete…
Downloaded - Napster: The Music. The Battle. The Revolution.
Posted by Trip Krant on May 26, 2013 at 2:27pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Trailer for Alex Winter's documentary on the rise and fall of Napster.
I think we are only now beginning to fully appreciate the full implications of Napster, just how disruptive a force it really was. Were it not for cascading effects from Napster, we may never…
Continue Re-Thinking the CI Process and Practice in the Networked Business Environment
Posted by Trip Krant on May 20, 2013 at 10:15am 4 Comments 2 Likes
This is the slide-deck from a presentation I gave in Fall 2012 for SCIP Boston's CIdea Fest. My actual presentation was fail, as I stuttered and stumbled my way through it, projecting a nervous energy that I imagine was uncomfortable to watch. Nevertheless, it was ideas that were supposed to matter – I think some people got it, but it was lost on many.
My aim was to introduce and adapt the paradigm of network-competition to…
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