Analysis Capability

Abstract

Chapter Summary

This chapter provides a detailed review of the Analysis capability. The authors draw from several disciplines to provide a definition and characterization of analysis suited to intelligence work. This chapter distinguishes clearly between analysis as a capability and analytics as a tool or a method. The distinction is essential for seeing and leveraging all of the activities involved in analysis, including Blueprint Interpretation, Analytical Method Selection, Model Construction, Source Collection, Source Organization, Source Curation & Cleaning, Testing, Interpretation, Results Assessment, and Model Documentation & Formalization. The chapter highlights the importance of analyzing the whole landscape, seeing all factors, and thinking strategically. This chapter also includes business stories and scenarios from the real world.

Citation

McBreen, B., Silson, J. and Bedford, D. (2022), "Analysis Capability", Organizational Intelligence and Knowledge Analytics (Working Methods for Knowledge Management), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 87-97. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-80262-177-820211006