Chapter 8 The Accelerate Capability

Chapter Summary This chapter focuses on accelerating the adoption and promotion of the solution across the organization. The authors define acceleration as achieving the maximum effective and appropriate use of the solution across the organization. This capability is strategic – it ensures that any new intelligence solution or activity is part of its business product line. The initial focus is on internal business products, but organizations are also encouraged to see new solutions as potential external products. To ensure the product is strategically leveraged, business managers, designers, and analysts must work with leaders to socialize solutions and encourage their adoption. It also means being open to adapting and calibrating the solution over time. This chapter also includes practical business stories.