Intelligence collection is an important component of intelligence analysis. The adage “Garbage in, garbage out” applies here: if the information you collect is not valid, your analysis based on it will be flawed or useless. Intelligence is often identified based on the source that was used to collect it. For instance, you may have seen…
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The Intelligence Cycle
Introduction The Intelligence Cycle is a process to help you visualize the steps involved in the production of intelligence. Intelligence should be thought of as the output, while information or raw data is the input. The data goes into a system, is processed (by human beings) and emerges intelligence. Intelligence is commonly thought of as…
Carver Model of Policy Governance
Introduction Nonprofits and registered charities, like other incorporated entities, are required to have a Board of Directors to perform governance and oversight. Boards review the financial situation of the organization, write policies and perform risk management, among other duties. There are a number of theories on the most effective form of Board Governance. Boards are…
Biopsychosocial Model of Suicidal Behaviour
Introduction There are a variety of models of suicidal behaviour. These models attempt to map suicidal behaviour or put it into boxes so that a helping professional can better understand how suicidal behaviour forms and how it can be treated and resolved. This Biopsychosocial Model comes from Kumar, U. & Mandal, M.K. (2010). The model…