We are the Innovation Research Interchange

A unique and dynamic collaborative atmosphere.

Our network of cross-industry leaders is as diverse as the value we create across all fields of industry. We advance the field of innovation management by generating contemporary practices that accelerate value creation. The IRI is a division of the National Association of Manufacturers.

Upcoming Events

Shaping Innovation Leaders 2024

Shaping Innovation Leaders 2024

06/09/2024
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06/14/2024
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Organizational Vision, Culture, Talent Management, Organization and Future of Work
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Supply Chain: Innovation, AI, and Sustain…

06/27/2024
12 pm – 1 pm
Digital Innovation, Sustainability and ESG, Leading Innovation Organizations
IRI Workshop: Tesla’s Patent Portfolio – Connecting Business Strategy to IP Strategy

IRI Workshop: Tesla’s Patent Portfolio – …

09/18/2024
1 pm – 4:30 pm
Digital Innovation, Technology Roadmapping, Tools and Techniques
IRI Workshop: Advanced Services for Manufacturers

IRI Workshop: Advanced Services for Manuf…

10/16/2024
11 am – 2:30 pm
Digital Innovation, Technology Roadmapping, Tools and Techniques

Latest Resources

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Knowledge Management and Transfer Evoluti…

04/25/2024
Report
Artificial Intellegence, Knowledge Transfer
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Thought Leader Interview: Sustainability …

04/25/2024
Audio Presentation/Podcast
Knowledge Transfer
Community Forum – How do you measure your strategic portfolio?

Community Forum – How do you measure your…

04/05/2024
Survey (Community Forum)
Knowledge Transfer
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AI Thought Leader Interview with Thomas T…

03/14/2024
Audio Presentation/Podcast
Knowledge Transfer, Artificial Intellegence
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RTM: In Their Own Words with Abhijit Gang…

03/01/2024
Presentation
Leading Innovation Organizations, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Globalization
The Challenge of Horizon 2:  Implications for Effective Opportunity Development

The Challenge of Horizon 2: Implications…

02/12/2024
Whitepaper
Knowledge Transfer

The Latest RTM

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Strategies to Improve Portfolio Managemen…

01/16/2024
RTM Publication
Portfolio Management
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Strategies to Enhance Knowledge Transfer:…

01/16/2024
RTM Publication
Knowledge Transfer
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Advice from the Front Lines on Building N…

09/20/2023
RTM Publication
Breakthrough Innovation, Conducting Business Experiments, New Business Development
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Technology Intelligence and Digitalizatio…

09/20/2023
RTM Publication
Digital Innovation, Managing Emerging Technologies
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The Transformative Potential of Generativ…

06/26/2023
RTM Publication
Tools and Techniques, Trends
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The Impact of Storytelling on Innovation …

06/26/2023
RTM Publication
Tools and Techniques
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Generative AI

04/20/2023
RTM Publication
Tools and Techniques
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2023 R&D Trends Forecast

12/20/2022
RTM Publication
Trends, Managing Innovation and R+D, Managing Emerging Technologies
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The Rise of Human-Machine Collaboration

12/20/2022
RTM Publication
Digital Innovation, Organization and Future of Work, Trends
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How to Choose and Implement Slack Time Mo…

11/01/2022
RTM Publication
Organization and Future of Work, Culture, Leading Innovation Organizations
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Mapping the Benefits from Innovation Cont…

01/06/2022
RTM Publication
Open Innovation and Contests

Recent Discussions

Community Forum – How do you measure your strategic portfolio?

Community Forum – How do you measure your…

04/05/2024
Survey (Community Forum)
Knowledge Transfer
Community Forum – What growth potential do you see through innovation?

Community Forum – What growth potential d…

09/26/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Knowledge Transfer, Artificial Intellegence
Community Forum – How do you manage sustainable projects?

Community Forum – How do you manage susta…

08/15/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Sustainability and ESG, Strategic Planning
Community Forum – How do you plan your R&D project portfolio?

Community Forum – How do you plan your R&…

06/30/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Portfolio Management
Community Forum – How have you organized centers of excellence?

Community Forum – How have you organized …

06/23/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Continuous Improvement, Organization and Future of Work, Tools and Techniques
Community Forum – How does your company estimate the risk and value of long-term R&D?

Community Forum – How does your company e…

06/02/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Finance for R+D, Patent
Community Forum – How are you motivating innovation in your organization?

Community Forum – How are you motivating …

05/26/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Managing Innovation and R+D, Continuous Improvement, Leading Innovation Organizations
Community Forum – What do you look for in roadmapping software?

Community Forum – What do you look for in…

05/19/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Digital Innovation, Technology Roadmapping, Tools and Techniques
Community Forum – How has innovation changed at your organization?

Community Forum – How has innovation chan…

05/05/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Managing Innovation and R+D, Organization and Future of Work
Community Forum – Have you Centralized R&D?

Community Forum – Have you Centralized R&D?

04/14/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Managing Innovation and R+D, Organization and Future of Work
Community Forum – Where would you open new R&D Centers?

Community Forum – Where would you open ne…

03/31/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Globalization, Managing Innovation and R+D, Trends
Community Forum – How do you structure your R&D data team?

Community Forum – How do you structure yo…

03/24/2023
Survey (Community Forum)
Digital Innovation, Knowledge Management