Direct coaching supports SMEs with inbound knowledge transfer from university
Could coaching provide the support that SME's require to improve their innovation activities? In a pilot 10 SMEs were introduced to strategy and technology management tools developed through research and given coaching on applying these tools to their own...
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Tool Fingerprinting: Characterising Management Tools
Management tools and techniques such as roadmapping, portfolio management methods and scenario planning are considered useful for a variety of business issues, but there is a need for a more stable approach.
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Assessing innovation and technology management capabilities in an organisation
To extract best value from investments in technology and innovation, managers need to address a wide range of aspects. The emerging ISO standards provide an opportunity for improved tools to assist. One such tool, the Innovation Technology Management (ITM)...
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What skills and attributes are important for R&D success?
Analysis indicated that R&D leaders tend to excel in technical insight, global awareness and the ability to foster an innovative environment and culture. But often fell short on some people management skills, such as managing conflict and addressing incompetence.
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Roger Smith proposes the role of field-grade CTO
It may be time to re-think the notion of a C-suite Chief Technology Officer, says Roger Smith, President of Modelbenders LLC. He proposes instead taking a model from the military and introducing field CTO within the business units.
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R&D Management Conference 2020 – tracks cover latest thinking
Innovations across the boundaries - is the theme for the 2020 R&D Management Conference and there are 25 tracks to choose from and we have asked the track chairs to give an insight into what fascinates them about the...
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