Training: Fundamentals of Competitive Intelligence

November 30 - December 1, 2009

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Two full-day workshops offering the beginner and intermediate level CI professional, a comprehensive professional development program to sharpen your skills in CI research and analysis techniques.

CI 101® – Your Introduction to CI
November 30, 2009   8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 
 
• Your learning experience includes:
• Understanding the fundamental requirements for beginning CI activity;
• Learning to maintain focus and create intelligence in a corporation; 

•Discovering the available primary and secondary research sources and techniques;
• Acquiring an understanding of the marketplace and the competition; and
• Developing the ability to manage CI effectively.


CI 202 ™ – Now that you know what CI is, here’s the next step:  
December 1, 2009   8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

This workshop is a follow-up to CI 101®. The topics presented are considered crucial to the continuing success of an internal CI program, whether you’re starting it from scratch or seeking to generate a greater presence in the organization.
 
Your learning experience includes:  
• Understanding how to use analysis models for creating intelligence;  
• Tapping into internal resources for information;
• Creating buy-in at senior levels for CI research to support corporate initiatives;
• Conducting effective internal interviews;
• Selecting the best IT tools for internal use;
• Evaluating the need for outside consultants;
• Developing an external network of experts to feed your needs; and
• Setting up mechanisms to track target

Pricing:
Member Rates:  CI 101® & 202™:  $995 (both days)
Non-Member Rates: CI 101® & 202™:  $1,295.00 (both days)
 
CI 101® and CI 202™ are registered trademarks of Fuld & Company.

The Westin Alexandria

400 Courthouse Square

Alexandria, VA 22314-5700 • United States

(703) 253-8600


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About the Presenter: Mike Sandman is senior vice president of Fuld & Company Inc., a pioneering competitive intelligence consulting firm in Cambridge, Mass. Prior to joining Fuld, he was an operations manager in the composites industry. Sandman has an extensive background in international business, is on the faculty of the Academy of Competitive Intelligence (ACI) and leads war games for Fuld's clients.

Agenda:
Monday, November 30, 2009 CI 101®

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Group Lunch

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Offsite Group Dinner (Optional)


Tuesday, December 1, 2009 CI 202™

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Break

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break

Contact Information: Program Content & Logistics: Sandy Skipper: +1.703.739.0696X110, sskipper@scip.org or Robyn Reals: +1.703.739.0696X107, rreals@scip.org

Registration: scip@scip.org

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Cancellation Policy: All fees must be paid by the start date of the program. If an invoice was requested, you will be asked to provide a valid credit card number upon your arrival at the program. All requests for refunds must be made in writing. Should you be unable to attend for any reason, please inform us IN WRITING no more than 21 days prior to the start date of the event. A credit voucher for the full registration amount will be issued or, if requested, a cash refund, less a 20% cancellation fee. No refunds OR credits will be given for cancellations received less than 21 days prior to the event start date. There are no exceptions to these policies. Registration Transfer and No-Show Policy and Fees: All requests for transfers of registrations must be made in writing. Transfers may result in additional fees depending on SCIP membership status. There will be no refunds on transfers. No-Shows will not be eligible for any refunds and forfeit the registration fees paid. There are no exceptions to these policies.