Richards J. Heuer Jr.

Brilliant, insightful, eminently foundational. If your career or daily routine at all involved evaluating information and/or generating ideas, this is essential.

Excellent text. I think it's foundationally solid, but because things constantly remain fluid, I wish this were updated on a more consistent basis. Otherwise the book ceases to be relevant or little more than a history text. Still, definitely recommended for those studying intel analysis. Required reading and remaining respect for the author and this resource.

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This book looks at how analysts assess information (intelligence). It talks about biases and how to minimize their impact. It was most useful to me as a manager when it suggested ways to foster a learning culture and creativity among analysts. In spite of the somewhat daunting title, this book is easy to read, free of jargon and takes a practical approach that would be useful in any work where information is gathered mostly through interpersonal relationships.