Reviews"Intended for RandD managers and those within RandD charged with theresponsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategictechnology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book providesthe reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for, andimplement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enablesone's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster andbetter than the competition, for competitive advantage in themarketplace."--SciTech Book News, "Competitive Technical Intelligence takes a straight-forward approach to CTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In so doing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection as well as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburnuses the device of postulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of the book, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."--Competitive Intelligence Review, 1. The Management of External Technology 2. An Overview of Competitive Technical Intelligence 3. Focusing the Competitive Intelligence Program 4. Sources of Competitive Technical Intelligence 5. Patents as a Source of Competitive Intelligence 6. Scientific Literature and Conferences 7. Internal Gatekeepers as a Source of Competitive Intelligence 8. External Gatekeepers as a Source of Competitive Technical Intelligence 9. Lead Users and Strategic Suppliers as a Competitive Intelligence Source 10. Organizing the Competitive Intelligence Activity 11. The Role of Competitive Technical Intelligence in the Strategic Planning Process 12. Acquisition of External Technology 13. Creating the Strategic Alliance: Partner Selection 14. Negotiating the Strategic Alliance 15. Executing the Technology Transfer 16. Structuring and Managing Strategic Technology Alliances 17. Conclusion, "Intended for R&D managers and those within R&D charged with the responsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategic technology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book provides the reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for, and implement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enables one's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster and better than the competition, for competitive advantage in the marketplace."--SciTech Book News"Competitive Technical Intelligence takes a straight-forward approach to CTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In so doing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection as well as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburn uses the device of postulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of the book, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."--Competitive Intelligence Review, "Intended for R&D managers and those within R&D charged with the responsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategic technology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book provides the reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for, and implement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enables one's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster and better than the competition, for competitive advantage in the marketplace."-- SciTech Book News " Competitive Technical Intelligence takes a straight-forward approach to CTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In so doing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection as well as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburn uses the device of postulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of the book, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."-- Competitive Intelligence Review, "Intended for R&D managers and those within R&D charged with the responsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategic technology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book provides the reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for, and implement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enables one's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster and better than the competition, for competitive advantage in the marketplace."--SciTech Book News "Competitive Technical Intelligencetakes a straight-forward approach to CTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In so doing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection as well as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburn uses the device of postulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of the book, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."--Competitive Intelligence Review, "Intended for RandD managers and those within RandD charged with the responsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategic technology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book provides the reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for,and implement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enables one's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster and better than the competition, for competitive advantage in the marketplace."--SciTech Book News, "Intended for R&D managers and those within R&D charged with the responsibility of carrying out technology intelligence programs, strategic technology planning, and acquisition of external technology; this book provides the reader with the ability to design, obtain necessary support for, and implement a competitive technical intelligence system in a way that enables one's organization to identify, acquire, and utilize new technology faster and better than the competition, for competitive advantage in the marketplace."--SciTech Book News "Competitive Technical Intelligence takes a straight-forward approach to CTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In so doing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection as well as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburn uses the device of postulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of the book, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."--Competitive Intelligence Review, "Competitive Technical Intelligence takes a straight-forward approach toCTI. Its strength lies in the fact that it approaches CTI as part of CI. In sodoing, it walks the reader through the basics of issues like data collection aswell as related issues, like the utilization of CTI. Coburn uses the device ofpostulating a set of basic principles, which are repeated at the end of thebook, as a way of structuring his approach to this subject."--CompetitiveIntelligence Review
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SynopsisThis volume provides the tools for designing and implementing a credible, cost-effective, and reliable system for keeping track of technical trends and new developments., Significant changes in both technology and the marketplace are making it essential for companies to keep a close watch on their competition. Competitive Technical Intelligence, written by a leader in the field, shows how to do this systematically and reliably. The book covers the full range of issues, from initiating a technical intelligence program and integrating it into a strategic technical plan to setting up strategic alliances with other companies. The methods presented can be applied to a wide range of industries. Although it may sound like industrial espionage, competitive technical intelligence is really a tool for managing the tremendous amount of information available to the public, and this volume includes extensive advice on how to use diverse information sources efficiently and how to find and evaluate new sources. The book includes numerous examples and a clear emphasis on basic principles, making it valuable for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing changes in current technology and industrial practices., Significant changes in both technology and the marketplace are making it essential for companies to keep a close watch on their competition. Competitive Technical Intelligence , written by a leader in the field, shows how to do this systematically and reliably. The book covers the full range of issues, from initiating a technical intelligence program and integrating it into a strategic technical plan to setting up strategic alliances with other companies. The methods presented can be applied to a wide range of industries. Although it may sound like industrial espionage, competitive technical intelligence is really a tool for managing the tremendous amount of information available to the public, and this volume includes extensive advice on how to use diverse information sources efficiently and how to find and evaluate new sources. The book includes numerous examples and a clear emphasis on basic principles, making it valuable for anyone interested in tracking and analyzing changes in current technology and industrial practices., This volume is intended to provide readers with tools to design and implement a Competitive Technical Intelligence System in a way that is credible, and so that decision makers can rely on the intelligence developed to take strategic or tactical action. Cost-effective methods are illustrated which will enable organizations to develop functioning capability with limited budgets and personnel.
LC Classification NumberT49.5.C623 1999