Managing Intelligence The Art of Influence

Managing Intelligence: The Art of Influence provides the theoretical foundation and practical guidance for managers to develop and implement business intelligence programs, and to integrate them into an organisation in a coherent and functional way. It encompasses a series of programs to detect, analyse and report on threats and risks in the broader environment.

It also outlines the constellation of management issues that are specific to the intelligence profession. Key topics include the capability, models, people and processes required to support those in the business of making tactical, operational and strategic decisions. These transform intelligence into value.

Managing Intelligence: The Art of Influence is written for intelligence practitioners and managers operating in the private and regulatory sectors as well as in law enforcement and national security.

Part 1: Introduction  1. Intelligence Concepts  2. Distinctive Considerations of Intelligence Management  3. Intelligence Models  4. The Art of Influence Part 2: Managing Intelligence Products and Programs  5. Managing Intelligence Products  6. Strategic Level Intelligence Programs  7. Operational Level Intelligence Programs  8. Tactical Level Production Part 3: Managing Risk, Collection, Performance and Information Systems  9. Understanding Risk  10. Managing Requirements  11. Managing Collection  12. Measuring Performance and Outcomes  12. Information Systems Part 4: Managing Intelligence People  13. Managers and Analysts: A Field Guide  14. Managing Intelligence Analysts  15. Managing the Intelligence Function Part 5: Conclusion