Spy catcher rivals – a story of artificial intelligence
Spy catchers. An intelligence analyst competes against a researcher armed with artificial intelligence. Who will catch the spy first?
Stories and comments on hope, youthful challenges and the intelligence profession
Donat’s story – soft skills vs hard skills, choose well!
Donat dreams of joining a top intelligence agency but he is just an academic researcher.
Too many presidents – how to protect data privacy rights
A young business analyst must confront her feared boss. The 3-page story covers data privacy rights in a large company, and snooping by intelligence agencies. The story also illustrates how to manage unknown-unknowns.
The secret devil’s advocate – a story of managing the unknown
The Secret Devil's Advocate is a fictional account of managing “unknown unknowns”. The 7-page story illustrates standard methods, listed here.
“The 4 Seasons” story – elevator pitch example
Radha reread her resignation letter. It was a huge step. The Agency had been her home, and her dream.
“The Three Newbies” – find your best career path
Saleem wrinkled his nose. “They laughed when we all talked about career goals for intelligence professionals. What’s wrong with a career path?”
4 ways to manage unknown unknowns and their opportunities
Unknown unknowns are surprises that create risks or problems, but they can also provide major opportunities. Here is how to manage them, applied across projects, operations and defence.
How to build a product website that sells
This is a quick demonstration of how to increase visitors, create more sales from them, and reduce your own costs. The keys are good usability, technical implementation and carefully designed content.
CITP Chartered IT Professional, salaries – get better benefits
I became a BCS Chartered IT Professional 14 years ago. My effective salary has tripled, but with CITP I got other benefits. But CITP wasn’t what I expected.
Intelligence research specialist jobs – 14 tips for survival
Intelligence research specialist jobs focus on narrow areas that require high expertise. Here are some of the perils and tips for coping and survival.
Intelligence agencies – shed the introverted thinking
Intelligence agencies have introverted thinking. They adapt to new threats & technology, but their attitudes are a danger to themselves, the public and peace.
Intelligence work needs a “duty of care” to the public
Secret intelligence can hurt the innocent. Intelligence workers should have a duty of care to everyone with whom they come into contact.
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