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Technical competitive intelligence

Gather and analyze competitive technical intelligence

Build capabilities for systematically gathering, analyzing, and leveraging { competitive }technical intelligence to inform strategy and maintain competitive advantage.

95 minutes
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Overview

Build capabilities for systematically gathering, analyzing, and leveraging { competitive }technical intelligence to inform strategy and maintain competitive advantage.

Learning objectives

  • Map competitive landscape
  • Analyze technical capabilities
  • Identify differentiators
  • Inform strategic decisions

Instructions

Conduct competitive analysis:

1. Identify key competitors 2. Analyze technical capabilities 3. Compare architectures 4. Identify gaps and advantages 5. Create strategic insights

Steps

1

Competitor mapping

20 minutes

Identify key players

2

Capability analysis

30 minutes

Assess technical strengths

3

Architecture comparison

25 minutes

Compare technical approaches

4

Gap identification

15 minutes

Find advantages and weaknesses

5

Strategic synthesis

5 minutes

Create actionable insights

Pro tips

  • Use ethical sources only
  • Focus on public information
  • Regular competitive updates
  • Share insights broadly

Example outcome

Competitive intelligence revealing 3 technical differentiators, 2 gaps to address, and strategic roadmap for maintaining advantage.

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