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# Competitive Intelligence Patterns OSINT tradecraft angle on CI: sourcing signals, mining reviews, monitoring infrastructure, and win/loss interviewing. For the program-management angle (scope, tooling, battle-card templates, distribution) see `skills/business-ops/competitive-intelligence-program.md`. ## CI Program Architecture ### CI Program Maturity Levels | Level | Characteristics | Output | |-------|----------------|--------| | **Ad-hoc** | Informal, reactive, person-dependent | One-off reports on request | | **Defined** | Structured process, designated owner | Monthly competitor reports | | **Managed** | Systematic collection, shared tools | Real-time alerting + quarterly deep-dives | | **Optimized** | CI embedded in strategy, predictive | Early warning system, battle cards, deal support | ### CI Program Structure ``` Roles: - CI Owner: coordinates, synthesizes, distributes - Contributors: sales (win/loss), product (features), marketing (messaging) - Consumers: product, sales, strategy, leadership Cadence: - Daily: automated alerts reviewed - Weekly: signal triage and distribution - Monthly: deep competitor profiles updated - Quarterly: landscape report + strategy implications ``` ## OSINT Techniques ### Legal Open Source Intelligence Sources | Source | Signal | How to Access | |--------|--------|--------------| | Job postings | Investment areas, tech stack, team growth | LinkedIn, Indeed, Greenhouse | | Company blog | Product direction, culture, customer stories