Contributing advice on strategic relationship building and leveraging LinkedIn for career advancement without spam tactics. My approach emphasizes deep understanding and authentic connection over spray-and-pray outreach.
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Article published by the University of Michigan's Erb Institute exploring how organizations can use competitive intelligence to navigate political polarization, build resilience, and make strategic decisions in uncertain environments.
I joined fellow CI Fellow Eric Garland to discuss my work in intelligence collection and analysis, my optimistic view of the profession's future, and how strategic intelligence applies across industries and contexts. Eric is one of the most respected voices in the field — a great conversation between two Fellows.
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Contributed to a toolkit for gathering intelligence at virtual events — frameworks and best practices for competitive intelligence professionals navigating the shift to digital conferences and maintaining effective human intelligence gathering in remote environments.
Inducted as a Fellow of the Council of Competitive Intelligence, joining one of just over 100 intelligence professionals worldwide to hold this designation. The CI Fellows program recognizes demonstrated excellence in competitive intelligence practice, thought leadership, and contribution to the profession.
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Coverage of my induction as a Fellow of the Council of Competitive Intelligence — one of just a handful of Canadians to ever receive this honour. The article explores how competitive intelligence helps Atlantic Canadian businesses compete globally and make informed strategic decisions.
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Exploring how small and medium-sized businesses can innovate strategically without massive R&D budgets — frameworks for understanding market shifts, identifying opportunities, and making smart innovation bets based on competitive intelligence rather than guesswork.
Contributing expert advice on strategic networking and personal brand development for entrepreneurs and business leaders. My tip emphasizes authenticity and deep understanding over transactional relationship building.
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During the early part of the pandemic, I wrote about how local businesses can collaborate rather than compete during challenging times — exploring strategic partnerships, shared resources, and community-building as competitive advantages for small businesses.
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