Phil Kennedy

Must read papers on aspects of R&D Management

By rnd-admin
on 26 November, 2019

Want to know about R&D Management but too busy to read all the journals? The editors for R&D Today have each selected a journal and have made a selection of the most interesting papers of recent years.

Improving objectiveness of idea selection

By rnd-admin
on 10 September, 2019

With the increase in use of online ideation platforms to harness creativity, it is important that ideas are fairly judged, without bias, and that the truly best ones bubble up to the top, comments Phil Kennedy.

How successful use of Absorptive Capacity adds value

By rnd-admin
on 10 September, 2019

The most effect bringers of new external ideas into an organisation, comments Phil Kennedy are individuals that are not only tech-savvy but business-savvy. He reviews a paper on absorptive capacity and offers learning points for new product development.

Techniques for Effective Prioritisation

By rnd-admin
on 13 September, 2018

Gut feeling may be a valid basis for making decisions about your personal life but a more objective and rigorous approach is needed within R&D Management.

A simple C&E matrix can be built using a spreadsheet

Good techniques for prioritising projects

By rnd-admin
on 13 September, 2018

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 projects in a portfolio

Structured approach is the secret to successful R&D management

By rnd-admin
on 23 April, 2018

Phil Kennedy, Head of External & Digital Innovation at 3M, describes his company’s unique approach to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.