“Fightback” – manage a technology failure – a case study
A technology failure. This is a case study of a quality assurance manager facing his worst nightmare, and how he reacted. It’s an example of intelligence-based project management.
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“Today will be different” – an example of too many unknowns
Too many unknowns in your project? Here’s an example of how to stop them swamping a project. It illustrates the importance of timing big decisions.
Sweet and Sour Chaos – escape from an intelligence agency to industry
Sweet and Sour Chaos is a story of an intelligence analyst trying to find a “purpose” after escaping from an intelligence agency. Konstantina must save her colleagues from a …
Rehan Haque and Metatalent.ai – what makes an entrepreneur?
This is an account of the creation of Metatalent.ai and the emergence of its founder, Rehan Haque as an entrepreneur. It’s a true story, written by an insider.
“The 4 Seasons” story – elevator pitch example
22 February 2021
Career choices, Intelligence analysis, Intelligence research, Secrecy first, Short stories
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Radha reread her resignation letter. It was a huge step. The Agency had been her home, and her dream.
The Three Newbies – a story about 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?”
Hidden Beyond Detection – a spy thriller
Hidden Beyond Detection is a spy thriller set in 2014. It follows Akila Sinclair, a young intelligence analyst who must become what she hates most in order to prove …
Suicide risk – 2-page story of a failed intelligence officer
Death or the classroom. Mohammed planned to sit at the back of the room and contemplate the appropriate method of suicide for a failed intelligence officer.
A delicate liaison – a 2-page story of fear and bullying
29 October 2020
Duty of care, Ethics - threats and hope, Intelligence liaison, Mental health, Short stories
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“Francesca will be in danger,” Graziano warned. It wasn’t the role of an intelligence liaison operative to state the obvious but he feared for her.
About Adrian Cowderoy – emerging spy thriller author
Away from my career as a Chartered IT Professional, I'm a spy thriller author. That includes the novels and the 10+ flash fiction stories on this website.