Weak Signals for Strategic Intelligence
Weak Signals for Strategic Intelligence

Author: Humbert Lesca

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-09

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 1118602811

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The expression: "We did not see it coming!" has often been heard in recent years from decision makers at the highest levels of responsibility in the private and public sectors. Yet there were actually early (warning) signals, but they were often ignored or not used due to a lack of appropriate methodology. To avoid such blind spots, this book provides answers to the question "how to anticipate". The concept of a "weak signal" is at the heart of the proposed methods. After presenting examples of this concept, the authors provide original and validated answers to questions of feasibility: How to recognize a weak signal? How to exploit it? Numerous applications are presented.

Strategic Intelligence for the Future 1
Strategic Intelligence for the Future 1

Author: Henri Dou

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-04-10

Total Pages: 149

ISBN-13: 1119527651

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Information in all its forms is at the heart of the economic intelligence process. It is also a powerful vector of innovation and, more than ever, a balance between economic and societal forces. Strategic Intelligence for the Future 1 analyzes the need for the French economic intelligence to mutate in order to develop the economy, strengthen social cohesion and protect vital interests. This mutation requires a change of attitudes and a new way of thinking, widely open to global change and new technologies. The focus of the French economic intelligence on conventional objectives such as business and the economy does not allow for the integration of its multiple possible fields and thus its global nature. The strategy, foresight and temporal dynamics necessary to the understanding of the world, and the new balance of power and control of complex situations, have thus increased the time needed to put this in place. Both theoretical and practical, this book provides a basis from which to develop "enhanced economic intelligence" leading to the implementation of global security.

Managing Strategic Intelligence: Techniques and Technologies
Managing Strategic Intelligence: Techniques and Technologies

Author: Xu, Mark

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2007-05-31

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 1599042452

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"This book focuses on environment information scanning and organization-wide support for strategic intelligence. It also provides practical guidance to organizations for developing effective approaches, mechanisms, and systems to scan, refine, and support strategic information provision"--Provided by publisher.

Organizational Improvisation
Organizational Improvisation

Author: Ken N. Kamoche

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9780415261753

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Thought-provoking papers on the relatively new field of organizational improvisation, which consider the pressures on organizations to react continually to today's ever-changing environment.

Strategic Intelligence for the Future 2
Strategic Intelligence for the Future 2

Author: Henri Dou

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1786303906

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Information in all its forms is at the heart of the economic intelligence process. It is also a powerful vector of innovation and, more than ever, a balance between economic and societal forces. That is why a large part of Strategic Intelligence for the Future 2 analyzes the various aspects of information, from traditional processing and research to the psychological and epigenetic aspects of its development. This leads to a new vision of its integration into organizations. In addition, new technologies offer extensive access to information, including social networks which are critically analyzed here. In a complex world where geopolitics and the new concept of information warfare are becoming increasingly important, it becomes imperative to better apprehend and understand our environment, in order to develop critical thinking that will reinforce the different global aspects of security in economic intelligence.

From Strategic Planning to Strategic Management
From Strategic Planning to Strategic Management

Author: H. Igor Ansoff

Publisher: Wiley-Interscience

Published: 1976

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13:

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Monograph of articles on strategic management techniques - covers the study of organizational goals, the personal development of the strategic manager and his recruitment, management development and placement, etc., and includes case studies of strategic management in Hungary, Japan, etc. Diagrams and references.

Constructing Cassandra
Constructing Cassandra

Author: Milo Jones

Publisher: Stanford University Press

Published: 2013-08-21

Total Pages: 389

ISBN-13: 0804787158

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Constructing Cassandra analyzes the intelligence failures at the CIA that resulted in four key strategic surprises experienced by the US: the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962, the Iranian revolution of 1978, the collapse of the USSR in 1991, and the 9/11 terrorist attacks—surprises still play out today in U.S. policy. Although there has been no shortage of studies exploring how intelligence failures can happen, none of them have been able to provide a unified understanding of the phenomenon. To correct that omission, this book brings culture and identity to the foreground to present a unified model of strategic surprise; one that focuses on the internal make-up the CIA, and takes seriously those Cassandras who offered warnings, but were ignored. This systematic exploration of the sources of the CIA's intelligence failures points to ways to prevent future strategic surprises.

Managerial Strategies for Business Sustainability During Turbulent Times
Managerial Strategies for Business Sustainability During Turbulent Times

Author: Leon, Ramona-Diana

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-07-12

Total Pages: 418

ISBN-13: 1522527176

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As the economy fluctuates, so does the need for resilient business practices. If organizations can remain strong and steady during difficult times, they will be more fruitful during successful periods as well. Managerial Strategies for Business Sustainability During Turbulent Times is a crucial resource that discusses successful methods and techniques for building sturdy company practices. Featuring pertinent topics such as sustainable supply chains, knowledge management, information sharing, and performance evaluations, this is an ideal scholarly reference source for CEOs, managers, business students, and researchers that would like to discover more unique and engaging ways to build a strong business foundation.

Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage
Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage

Author: Jamil, George Leal

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-04-13

Total Pages: 921

ISBN-13: 1522530134

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Innovation is a vital process for any business to remain competitive in this age. This progress must be coherently and optimally managed, allowing for successful improvement and future growth. The Handbook of Research on Strategic Innovation Management for Improved Competitive Advantage provides emerging research on the use of information and knowledge to promote development in various business agencies. While covering topics such as design thinking, financial analysis, and policy planning, this publication explores the wide and complex relationships that constitute strategic innovation management principals and processes. This publication is an important resource for students, professors, researchers, managers, and entrepreneurs seeking current research on the methods and tools regarding information and knowledge management for business advancement.

Value Creation in Management Accounting and Strategic Management
Value Creation in Management Accounting and Strategic Management

Author: Satoshi Sugahara

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-09-25

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1119467063

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This book explores two combined approaches (strategy and accounting) from a cross-disciplinary perspective in order to improve knowledge of value creation in various contexts. Existing studies on this topic have generally adopted a purely account-based or strategy-oriented approach to address this issue. However, this book draws upon a number of well-defined theoretical and empirical backgrounds and methodologies. Since the 1980s, many changes have occurred and companies have increasingly focused their strategies on value creation. Consequently, new strategic directions have emerged, especially for managerial accounting. Management accounting and alignment with strategy could thus improve performance. This book encourages further thought and reflection on these issues which should be pursued in the future as firms face new challenges associated with the acceleration of digital transformation.