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Failure Modes

Quiet analytical failure modes that accumulate over time—and how structure and guardrails help prevent them.

Structured Thinking: The “Secret” Weapon of Analysts

You don't need to learn a new tool or a new method of conducting analysis. You need a structured disciplined framework to guide your efforts.

Critical Thinking in Analysis: Ten Elements of Thought

People think of Critical Thinking as 'Thinking Hard' but its actually evaluating the quality of your thought.

Bias, Inquiry, and the Analyst’s Discipline

Bias is unavoidable - but in many cases, simply being aware of how the brain works can help mitigate the impact.

The Analyst’s Inquiry Toolkit: A Quest for Better Questions

Inquiry is the root of basically everything we do as analysts. Better Questions -> Better Results

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