Who would you pay to see? - Competitive Intelligence2024-03-29T12:07:19Zhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/forum/topics/who-would-you-pay-to-see?commentId=2036441%3AComment%3A40421&feed=yes&xn_auth=noNo one asked me ;)....but I'l…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-09:2036441:Comment:408502011-02-09T18:11:28.300ZSeena Sharphttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/SeenaSharp
<p>No one asked me ;)....but I'll offer my services.</p>
<p>I've been an outsourced CI practitioner for 30+ years, working in more than 200 industries, with examples and examples and more examples, from the US as well as Europe, Asia, and Africa. And I have a distinct point of view as detailed in my book, Competitive Intelligence Advantage, which is required reading in several US universities (including Johns Hopkins business school) and universities in the UK and Australia.</p>
<p>I'll even…</p>
<p>No one asked me ;)....but I'll offer my services.</p>
<p>I've been an outsourced CI practitioner for 30+ years, working in more than 200 industries, with examples and examples and more examples, from the US as well as Europe, Asia, and Africa. And I have a distinct point of view as detailed in my book, Competitive Intelligence Advantage, which is required reading in several US universities (including Johns Hopkins business school) and universities in the UK and Australia.</p>
<p>I'll even come to Wisconsin in the winter from LA!! Why? I think there's far too much emphasis on competitors, data, technology, and software. Yes, they have their place, but too many SCIP presentations (conference and chapters) and articles focus on these areas rather than the most valuable aspects of CI.</p>
<p>I keep waiting for CI to "catch on" in business....the strategic and insightful value of CI. Those of us who understand and practice CI have to become ambassadors and relentlessly teach and explain what we do and why it's critical for decision-making and growth.</p>
<br/> Thank you, Melanie. I appreci…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-08:2036441:Comment:408412011-02-08T11:33:41.582ZE. Brian Hutchinsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/EBrianHutchinson
Thank you, Melanie. I appreciate it - great ideas!
Thank you, Melanie. I appreciate it - great ideas! Brian,
From my past experie…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:409342011-02-07T19:10:38.834ZMelanie Winghttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/MelanieWing
<p>Brian,</p>
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<p>From my past experience in these types of workshops, many practitioners really enjoy hearing from other practitioners and anything that you can do to attract practitioners to speak, it will be an attractive value proposition. War stories, shared experiences, overcoming the challenges all sound more authentic coming from someone who is or has lived through them. (No offence to my consultant friends) A balance would be appropriate-- perhaps even a local practitioner…</p>
<p>Brian,</p>
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<p>From my past experience in these types of workshops, many practitioners really enjoy hearing from other practitioners and anything that you can do to attract practitioners to speak, it will be an attractive value proposition. War stories, shared experiences, overcoming the challenges all sound more authentic coming from someone who is or has lived through them. (No offence to my consultant friends) A balance would be appropriate-- perhaps even a local practitioner or two. </p> Nah. #4 was never under consi…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:408312011-02-07T19:00:05.867ZE. Brian Hutchinsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/EBrianHutchinson
Nah. #4 was never under consideration. Though, I can't dismiss how helped pull GB up from the depths. Brent, we'll never forget you. ;)
Nah. #4 was never under consideration. Though, I can't dismiss how helped pull GB up from the depths. Brent, we'll never forget you. ;) Why would you want him now an…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:409332011-02-07T16:33:49.759ZArik Johnsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/ArikJohnson
Why would you want him now anyway? Favre has so checkered his legacy plus there's a new star in town.
Why would you want him now anyway? Favre has so checkered his legacy plus there's a new star in town. Uh-HUH!
Again, I'll say, any…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:408302011-02-07T16:31:38.159ZArik Johnsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/ArikJohnson
Uh-HUH!<br />
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Again, I'll say, anybody from the "best team in football" is pretty interesting...
Uh-HUH!<br />
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Again, I'll say, anybody from the "best team in football" is pretty interesting... I think would be obvious now:…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:407322011-02-07T16:21:14.795ZEric Garlandhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/EricGarland
<p>I think would be obvious now:</p>
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<p>AARON RODGERS. GET THAT GUY.</p>
<p>I think would be obvious now:</p>
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<p>AARON RODGERS. GET THAT GUY.</p> Hi Brian: That is pretty astu…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-07:2036441:Comment:407282011-02-07T02:41:02.695ZCraig S. Fleisherhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/CraigSFleisher
<p>Hi Brian: That is pretty astute advice, even now, nearly 8 years after I wrote it.It has long amused/frustrated (etc.) me that we never really developed any respected CI degrees, majors, or concentrations in top 40 MBA programs and their ilk. I have been teaching execs and MBA students in the field for 20+ years, and many of my students have gone on to very successful careers doing/using the CI they learned in my courses. I know CI can be taught, I know it can be learned, and I know it can…</p>
<p>Hi Brian: That is pretty astute advice, even now, nearly 8 years after I wrote it.It has long amused/frustrated (etc.) me that we never really developed any respected CI degrees, majors, or concentrations in top 40 MBA programs and their ilk. I have been teaching execs and MBA students in the field for 20+ years, and many of my students have gone on to very successful careers doing/using the CI they learned in my courses. I know CI can be taught, I know it can be learned, and I know it can make a difference. Having said that, until we make a significant break-through in the learning, training and development (LT&D) side of CI, we will be struggling with more of the same, as you have aptly noted.</p>
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<p>I hope you get some great speakers, but you may need to position your invites as being broader than CI since it may require you to explain what it (i.e., CI, SCIP) is and why you are inviting them to a SCIP Wisconsin event!</p> Thank you, Dr. Fleisher. Grea…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-06:2036441:Comment:409302011-02-06T13:11:53.144ZE. Brian Hutchinsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/EBrianHutchinson
<p>Thank you, Dr. Fleisher. Great ideas - and I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. </p>
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<p>This past Thur, I helped prepared a presentation to our local chapter about how one gets into CI. A colleague talked about his career in the private sector, I prepared some ideas on education and the lack of CI-specific programs at many universities, including Wisconsin. If you've a moment, check out the sage advice in slide #6 (attached).</p>
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<p>Thanks again. - Brian </p>
<p>Thank you, Dr. Fleisher. Great ideas - and I do appreciate you taking the time to reply. </p>
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<p>This past Thur, I helped prepared a presentation to our local chapter about how one gets into CI. A colleague talked about his career in the private sector, I prepared some ideas on education and the lack of CI-specific programs at many universities, including Wisconsin. If you've a moment, check out the sage advice in slide #6 (attached).</p>
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<p>Thanks again. - Brian </p> Thanks, Trip. Great suggestio…tag:competitiveintelligence.ning.com,2011-02-06:2036441:Comment:408282011-02-06T12:57:14.515ZE. Brian Hutchinsonhttps://competitiveintelligence.ning.com/profile/EBrianHutchinson
Thanks, Trip. Great suggestion - really interesting. And especially apropos for our venue.
Thanks, Trip. Great suggestion - really interesting. And especially apropos for our venue.