Effective decision-making in R&D: a case study using biofilms
Deciding which project to progress when the technologies and applications are diverse is a challenge that faces many innovation managers. In this guest blog Mark
Deciding which project to progress when the technologies and applications are diverse is a challenge that faces many innovation managers. In this guest blog Mark
Maximising value from strategic resources, is the most influential motivation for R&D collaboration. Kyung Ju Han found hospitals partnered with universities to gain grant funding
Gut feeling may be a valid basis for making decisions about your personal life but a more objective and rigorous approach is needed to prioritise
Phil Kennedy, Head of External & Digital Innovation at 3M, describes his company’s unique approach to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Although there are many tools and methodologies available to support R&D and much best practice, this is not readily available to those in industry. Assessing
Research and development expenditure is a key area for a technology company like Twitter. You would expect it to be a significant cost, and sure
It is challenging to forecast emerging technologies as there is no historical data available. However, the use of use of bibliometrics and patent analysis has
The failure of many companies to improve R&D performance is not due to lack of effort or commitment by the management or people involved but
The importance of R&D for future success is widely accepted however there are no widely accepted performance measurement standards.
nalogies are a useful tool for creative problem solving, to help one move away from the obvious and to encourage ‘out of the box’ thinking.
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