TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING FOR INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLIGENCE STUDIES
TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING FOR INTELLIGENCE AND INTELLIGENCE STUDIES
Author(s): Julie MENDOSA, Dennis WESTBROOKSSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Security and defense
Published by: National Institute for Intelligence Studies
Keywords: Transformative learning; transformation; adult learning; intelligence analyst; development;
Summary/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.
Journal: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
- Issue Year: 2019
- Issue No: 21
- Page Range: 41-56
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English