Competitive intelligence research
Oct. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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Heather recently ran a workshop in Perth, Western Australia, on researching competitive intelligence.
She presented a practical framework for competitive intelligence that assists researchers to focus their research by:
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Networks and connections
Oct. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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When looking for reliable information quickly, a good network of connections is invaluable. They share the burden of keeping up to date with developments in your field, and they can point you in the right direction when the need arises.
As most networks, even local associations, involve an element of online information sharing, networking and connecting relies on developing an online presence and making contacts.
Regardless of whether your connections are local, global or online via a list serve or social networking site, such as Linkedin, the following tips will help you to gain the most from your network: Read more...
Tags: Contacts
Are you LinkedIn?
Apr. 1st | Posted by Heather Carine
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Linkedin boldly claim that their site isn’t networking, instead “it’s what networking should be”. For users that are looking to extend their professional circle, Linkedin is a very good tool that may complement their other networking options. It is an icebreaker that may open up an extended network of people in various cities for business or employment opportunities.
To get the most out of your Linkedin profile, it is suggested that Linkedin users: Read more...
Tags: Contacts, Linkedin.com
Stay ahead of the pack: Specialists from small firms work with restricted resources
Aug. 10th | Posted by Heather Carine
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Freepint, (2006) Issue No. 211, 10 August 2006 I have spent my career in large organisations, undertaking research for specialists. Being well informed is vital for specialists, and I have played a key role in that. However, specialists from small organisations are just as adept at keeping themselves up to date through their tightly focused […] Read more...