Importance of Communication in Intelligence Analysis
This article sheds light on Importance of Communication in Intelligence Analysis in different organizations where Communication plays a vital role with effective communication.
Process of Communication
Writing Skills
- Don’t write for yourself!
- Kipling’s 6 fundamentals
- Pay particular attention to ‘Why’ in the Kipling model
- Keep it professional
- Must produce the ‘next step’
- Remain honest and non biased
A Good Report…
- understand the purpose of the report brief and adhere to its specifications;
- gather, evaluate and analyse relevant information;
- structure material in a logical and coherent order;
- present your report in a consistent manner according to the instructions of the report brief;
- make appropriate conclusions that are supported by the evidence and analysis of the report;
- make thoughtful and practical recommendations where required.
Not so Good Report
- Badly structured
- Inappropriate writing style
- Incorrect or inadequate referencing
- Deviates from purpose
- Too much/too little/irrelevant material
- Expression not clear
- Doesn’t relate results to purpose
- Unnecessary use of jargon
Required Skills to Work in an Analytical TeamThe required Skill Set
Whilst a degree level education in an information-related discipline is desirable, it is not an essential requirement.
It ought to be noted that the intelligence sector is a ‘practical’ sector, not a ‘theoretical one.
Following skills are deemed necessary
- Data Analysis.
- Problem-solving.
- Specific industry knowledge.
- Communication skills
- Advanced vision and attention to detail.
- Business acumen.
- IT Literate.
Some Additional Requirements
- Multilingual
- A genuine team player
- A great deal of mental stamina
- Being able to think on feet
Role of Intelligence on Operational Planning
Everything Depends on it…
- It is an irrefutable fact that success of an operational planning depends on the quality of the intelligence.
- Quality of planning cannot exceed the quality of intelligence!
Some Notable Historical Events
- Failed Intelligence events
- Operation Barbosa
- Pearl Harbour
- Battle of Hattin
Some Notable Historical Events
- Intelligence Successes
- Battle of Gaugamela
- Cracking Enigma
