Author(s): Ms. Julie Mendosa, Dr. Dennis Westbrooks
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2019
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Issue/ Volume: 21/2019
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Abstract
Intelligence professionals work in a global environment that is complex and
rapidly-changing. Intelligence analysis calls for individuals and organizations to adapt
their thinking to emerging situations that may challenge existing mental frameworks.
Changes to mental frameworks are considered transformations within transformative
learning theories. Transformations occur when an individual person’s beliefs, values and
assumptions that filter incoming information undergo a shift or expansion (Mezirow,
1997). This paper applies the concepts of transformative learning theories to the
development of intelligence professionals. The paper proposes that transformative
learning among intelligence analysts is important for the performance of analysis and
explores how organizations can intentionally foster transformative learning and
development.
Keywords: transformative learning, transformation, adult learning,
intelligence analyst, development.
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