Competitive intelligence supporting team management of 2nd generation ARI

This paper describes efforts of the University of Toledo accelerated radical innovation research team (ARI Team) in support of accelerated breakthrough or radical innovation projects by application of the competitive intelligence framework in the center of the 2^nd Generation ARI Methodology. This competitive intelligence framework is an essential component of the ARI Methodology, first in Steps 1-6 leading to the establishment of a business plan, and then in Steps 7-10 that implements the commercialization strategy. This paper briefly reviews the history of Competitive Intelligence, focusing on extensions to Prescott´s Historical Stages of Competitive Intelligence. The paper then examines the techniques and activities, and the practitioners and systems for engaging in Competitive Intelligence in the context of Open Innovation and Accelerated Radical Innovation. The paper wraps up by examining the phases and steps in conducting Competitive Intelligence in the context of the entire 2^nd Generation ARI Methodology.