An Integrative Framework for Strategic Intelligence

  • Authors:
  • Mark Xu;G. Roland Kaye

  • Affiliations:
  • University of Portsmouth, UK;University of East Anglia, UK

  • Venue:
  • International Journal of Strategic Information Technology and Applications
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

This paper defines strategic intelligence as a distinct organisational resource that differs from competitive intelligence CI and business intelligence BI. A literature review unfolds a number of deficiencies in intelligence practice and systems. The findings, based on a case study, suggest that there is a lack of systematic scanning, analysing and support for strategic intelligence. An integrative framework is proposed to guide and improve strategic intelligence activity, which comprises of Key External Intelligence KEI and internal Key Performance Indicators KPI. Implementation issues are discussed. The paper develops novel insight into strategic intelligence, and the proposed solution has implications on enhancing managers' and an organisations' sensibility and capability by detecting and responding to emerging strategic signals.