It does not make sense to set up a Competitive Intelligence function without first having a clear statement of its purpose, objectives and expectations; Good - i.e. effective C.I. - means developing new opportunities or saving money. 

We realise that you are best placed to create Competitive Intelligence on your unique business environment, but many organisations are unsure how to start or want help to set up their Competitive Intelligence initiative.  AIM can assist with short term or long term advice and can provide support to help with:

• training
• specialist strategic analysis training and facilitation
• intelligence process setup and implementation
• identification and introduction of Key Intelligence Topics (KIT's) and definition of the real intelligence requirements
• internal knowledge audit
• ongoing one-to-one mentoring support for C.I. staff
• development of communication and feedback processes
• recruitment of team members