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Corporate training in Inferential Intelligence How does your organization identify and track change in the external business environment? By definition, change is new and disconcerting, yet most corporate information is historical and comfortably understood. Developing the capacity to gather and process timely, useful intelligence about threats and opportunities in the outside world requires a different approach and new skills. Williams Inference addresses this requirement by offering a modular Training Program in Inferential Intelligence designed to transfer the techniques developed and proven by Williams Inference over the past 30 years. There are 5 modules in the WIC Training Program. The modules are designed to form an intensive one week course. They can also be used on a stand alone basis. We suggest that organizations new to the inference process start with module 1. | 1. The Inference Process | 1 Day | | The first day introduces the group to the art of inferential thinking. Using live file materials, we train in inference skills: observing anomalies, understanding unintended messages, and recognizing patterns. It is anticipated that most of the people attending this course will be able to collect useful observations for an intelligence operation.
This module is also offered as a public workshop: Art of Inference. Suggested 12 - 20 participants. | | | | | 2. Inference Master Class | 1 Day | | The second day, we explore the inference process in greater depth with particular emphasis on developing files, capturing insights and articulating change. Selecting a series of anomalies and integrating them with symbols, anecdotes and situational knowledge creates richer definition around change and thus a greater opportunity for insights. This is the process we call 'weaving'. It is the key to Williams Inference intelligence work. Selected participants from this module may be able to work one-on-one to develop their abilities to a higher level. Suggested 1 - 20 participants. | | | | | 3. Outdoor Initiative - Outward Bound | 1 Day | | The third day, the group will learn to work together as a team with a common goal of improved corporate intelligence. Team–building exercises and assignments will develop observational skills and trust relationships beyond those possible in the corporate space. The team concept is critical to successful intelligence work. The course is led by Outward Bound-trained instructors. Suggested 12 - 20 participants. | | | | | 4. Appropriate Response | 1 Day | | On the fourth day, the group will work on responding to issues identified by the inference process. Not all change requires an immediate response. Finding the appropriate response to myriad changes begins by working through the consequences of each change and assessing relevance. Using current case material we rank critical dangers and opportunities and then examine options for further action. Detailed investigation of alternative action takes advantage of the lead time afforded by the inference process. Suggested 12 - 20 participants. | | | | | 5. Embedding the Process | 1 Day | | The final day is intended to further develop the team dynamic and embed skills developed through the course. A practical group case study tailored to corporate requirements will reinforce skills developed on the rest of the course. Individual abilities will be assessed and acknowledged. A routine will be outlined and agreed to incorporate the inference process into corporate culture. The routine will include responsibilities for collection and dissemination of material, weaving, ranking consequences and reporting findings to senior management. Suggested 12 - 20 participants | The complete WIC Training Program, modules one through five, is designed to create a functioning business intelligence unit. | | The unit includes readers, weavers and analysts, working together to provide management with viable options for major decision-making in a changing environment. Organizations are strongly advised to take the Williams Inference quarterly service within the intelligence unit. |
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