Action Research: All You Need to Know

Heuer, Richards J.; Pherson, Randolph H.

 
9781506368931: Action Research: All You Need to Know

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The Third Edition of Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis showcases sixty-six structured analytic techniques-nine new to this edition-that represent the most current best practices in intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and business analysis.

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Randolph H. Pherson is president of Pherson Associates, LLC; CEO of Globalytica, LLC; and a founding director of the nonprofit Forum Foundation for Analytic Excellence. He teaches advanced analytic techniques and critical thinking skills to analysts in the government and private sector. Mr. Pherson collaborated with Richards Heuer Jr. in developing and launching use of Analysis of Competing Hypotheses, and he developed several analytic techniques for the CIA's Sherman Kent School, many of which were incorporated in his Handbook of Analytic Tools and Techniques. He coauthored Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence with Katherine Hibbs Pherson, Cases in Intelligence Analysis: Structured Analytic Techniques in Action with Sarah Miller Beebe, and several other guides for analysts on writing, briefing, indicators, and managing the production process. Mr. Pherson completed a twenty-eight-year career in the Intelligence Community in 2000, last serving as National Intelligence Officer (NIO) for Latin America. Previously at the CIA, Mr. Pherson managed the production of intelligence analysis on topics ranging from global instability to Latin America, served on the Inspector General's staff, and was chief of the CIA's Strategic Planning and Management Staff. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal for his service as NIO and the Distinguished Career Intelligence Medal. Mr. Pherson received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.A. in international relations from Yale University.


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The Third Edition of Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis showcases sixty-six structured analytic techniques-nine new to this edition-that represent the most current best practices in intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and business analysis.

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