Blackthorn Training

27/08/2023

🎺 Exciting News Alert! 🎺

We are officially expanding our service offerings to support businesses as well as the intelligence sector.

🤔 Do you want a leadership course, or a team development day? Our approach is based in the latest research into team dynamics, and we'll tailor it to your specific needs.

🎄 Want a memorable corporate Christmas event? Why not start with a fun and engaging team-building session, which we can then follow up with a social event.

🛠 Have a tricky problem that your team is struggling to overcome? Our facilitated workshops our designed to guide you to your goals.

💡 Ready to find out more? Check out the website, and then get in touch to find out how we can help you achieve your business or training goals.

12/04/2023

This week I had the privilege to work with the mental health support charity Tango Kilo Mike. It's a great organisation that provides whole-of-life support to serving or ex-serving military and emergency service personnel. The founder, Chris Collins, has set up something that has already made a difference to people, but he's only getting started...read on to find out how intelligence techniques can support big ideas in the not-for-profit sector.

Chris Collins has a big problem he needs help solving. Find out how you can be part of the solution.

29/03/2023

So what do you think an intelligence analyst does? Spoiler alert: It's not what you think.

Wonder what intelligence analysts do? It's not what you might expect. Read on to understand how good intelligence is actually developed.

23/03/2023

Are you curious about how global security threats may impact us here in New Zealand?

If so, reading a foreign nation's annual threat assessment can provide valuable insights. Every year the United States Intelligence Community publishes a Worldwide Threat Assessment. This document is an unclassified summary which evaluates the current threats to U.S. national security. The 2023 edition was released last month and covers multiple topics including geopolitical challenges, health security, climate change, transnational organised crime and technological threats. It is a useful resource for New Zealand analysts across a variety of sectors, as many of the insights within it are relevant to our own security situation.

20/03/2023

So much of New Zealand infrastructure relies on IT infrastructure. Are we protecting it effectively? The WEF has published this useful map detailing how complicated the system can be.

The US has announced its National Cybersecurity Strategy: Here’s what you need to know

The US National Cybersecurity Strategy seeks to protect critical infrastructure, including hospitals and clean energy facilities, from cyberthreats.
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/us-national-cybersecurity-strategy?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Cybersecurity&utm_content=20%2F03%2F2023+03%3A00

12/03/2023

Attention Intelligence Analysts! Are you looking to sharpen your skills and enhance your performance? Our new training course is specifically designed to equip you with the tools and techniques needed to excel in your role. Enhance your critical thinking skills, and learn techniques to develop more rigorous and coherent assessments. An experienced instructor will guide you through a series of instructional sessions, group discussions and training exercises to enhance your analytical abilities. You'll gain the knowledge needed to analyse situations using a variety of appropriate tools, and how to communicate your findings effectively to key stakeholders. Don't miss this opportunity to improve your professional skills - enrol now at