Hyperformance: Using Competitive Intelligence for Better Strategy and Execution

In this groundbreaking book, T.J. Waters has turned his experience collecting and analyzing competitive intelligence for the CIA into effective strategies for businesses wanting to stay on the leading edge of their industries. The book describes a practical process from planning (identifying competitive threats and determining the resources needed to counter them) through implementation (creating an organizational strategy) to execution (collecting key information and turning it into bottom-line results). The book is filled with illustrative examples of companies from start-ups to multi-nationals that have used similar strategies successfully.

• Offers a key resource for gaining competitive advantage in tough times
• Outlines a proven strategy for planning, implementing, and executing a strategic plan for bottom-line results
• Written by T.J. Waters who has combined his intelligence expertise with his years of business experience

This book clearly shows that it's no longer a question of becoming the next Google, IBM, or Coca-Cola-it's all about knowing what your competitors are doing.