International R&D podcast 3: Equilibrium, academics and policies
Setting up technology transfer transactions can be a minefield in which programs can fail despite having excellent technology and market potential. Cameron Begley and Allison Haitz discuss some of the reasons for this.
Read moreInternational R&D podcast 2: Management, Leadership and Balance
The art comes in anticipating where these things will move, as the challenge with R&D management is that you need to be thinking ahead of where markets are. Cameron Begley in conversation with Allison Haitz explores how to develop...
Read moreInternational R&D podcast: cultures and clock speeds
Links between culture and clock speed do exist. Cameron Begley in conversation with Allison Haitz explores the connections between clock speeds, culture, technical discipline and markets in this podcast.
Read moreManaging international R&D
There are many challenges when managing international R&D, some of these are similar to those of international management in general but some elements come into sharper focus due to the concentrated nature of the knowledge assets.
Read moreMeeting the challenges of collaborative R&D in Japan
An appreciation of cultural sensitivities is helpful if you want to work collaboratively at both an individual or corporate level. We asked Dr. Hajime Endo, Executive Consultant for TouGas Oilfield Solutions, about his experiences of managing international R&D projects...
Read moreHow end user focus determines clock speed for R&D programmes
Procter & Gamble is a global consumer products company, the R&D activities are strongly driven by consumer needs and as a result the clock speed is fast. Many projects complete within six months to a year, with management...
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