Randolph H. Pherson - Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis

The 3rd edition of this wonderful book brings some additional tools which are relevant and invaluable to any analyst in any field. The structure and framework ensure ease of use and are very practicalparticularly the grouping of the techniques into families. The applicability of the techniques is easily understood and demonstrates the value of their use in collaborative analytical teams. This is a book that should be used for teaching, but analysts and managers alike should have it beside them when undertaking analysis or making decisions.

Gillian Wilson, retired inspector, Victorian Police; life member, Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers

Pherson and Heuers third edition of Structured Analytic Techniques consolidates its place as the go to source for teaching and learning SATs. In an ever increasing, complex security environment, this edition will help practitioners navigate the shoals of uncertainty, deception, and information overload for decision-makers.

Dr. Patrick F. Walsh, associate professor, Charles Sturt University, Australia

This is a must-read and essential reference guide for all intelligence analysts. In simple, clear language, Pherson and Heuer outline key structured techniques that when applied result in better quality, higher impact analysis. Kudos to the authors for providing an invaluable resource to the intelligence community.

Scott Leeb, head of knowledge, Fragomen LLC; former senior intelligence officer

Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis is a comprehensive and accessibly written text that will be of interest to both novices and professionals alike. Its comprehensive coverage of analytic techniques, and the analytic process, make this work an essential reading for students of intelligence analysis.

A comprehensive handbook on analytic techniques.

Christopher K. Lamont, University of Groningen; associate professor, Tokyo International University

In these pages, we start to understand the role of cognitive bias, the value of words, the value of being. The authors bring you back to the base. If our instincts spur our brain to action, knowing the base helps you anticipate the ideas and recognize the mindsets. In the field of intelligence analysis, if you dont understand this, you will never make sense of how others behave.

Sabrina Magris, cole Universitaire Internationale, Rome, Italy

Excellent publication for the study of intelligence analysis, structured analytical techniques and their application in this increasingly dangerous environment. A must-read for anyone entering the intelligence community as an analyst, practitioner, stakeholder and leader.

Charles E. Wilson, University of Detroit Mercy

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