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7.6.4 World Class Intelligence Analysis
Author(s) -
BeVier John L.,
Calimer Colleen A.
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
incose international symposium
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2334-5837
DOI - 10.1002/j.2334-5837.2003.tb02683.x
Subject(s) - class (philosophy) , world class , class analysis , computer science , artificial intelligence , political science , engineering , industrial engineering , politics , law
This paper describes how combining certain aspects of systems re‐engineering with intelligence analysis creates a hybrid methodology resulting in a major transformation of the intelligence analysis discipline. The world and technology have changed over the years and now actionable intelligence must be provided in a collaborative environment prior to and during crises. Analysis of today's intelligence complexities demands a move away from analytic thinking to systems thinking. By introducing the concept of a “system” into the process of intelligence analysis, analysts are empowered to create and use systems models. These system models comprise all of the systems necessary for world‐class intelligence analysis – to include systems‐of‐systems of target, customer, and analyst. To the degree that these models are sufficiently accurate, the analyst can apply logic and judgment to produce projections of the future. Therefore, a continuing close customer‐analyst collaborative relationship enables professional determination of the most likely consequences of alternative customer operations.