WHAT DOES COLLABORATIVE GENERATION OF KNOWLEDGE MEAN?

Two main core values of IRI membership are the peer-to-peer transfer of knowledge and the research on best practices in technological innovation. The key vehicles for participating in this learning-rich environment are the IRI Networks and Research-on-Research (ROR) Working Groups. Together, volunteers share their experiences and research case studies to establish Best Practices regarding common issues of interest or concern.

The research performed is leading-edge because it provides a broader and more diverse perspective for enhancing the effectiveness of technological innovation by leveraging experts across all industries. Participating in these unique groups provides an invaluable learning experience and wealth of network connections. Plenty of opportunities exist for in-person collaboration at meetings, as well as virtual interaction through online discussion forums and wikis. Browse one of the groups below for additional information and links to online collaborations.

Explore IRI’s Collaboration Center

• Environmental, Health & Safety Network
• External Technology Network
• Finance Network
• Human Resources Network
• Information Services/Information Technology Network
• Innovation Leaders Network
• New Business Development Network
• R&D Support Services Network

• IRI Brown Bags
• LinkedIn
• Member Survey Application
• Emeriti Activity Group

• Measuring R&D Effectiveness
• Leveraging Diversity of Thought
• Managing Technology Transfer
• Innovation Portfolio Management
• R&D Lab of the Future
• R&D Leadership Skills/Styles
• Gender Diversity in Technology Leadership
• Sustainability in R&D
• Breakthrough Innovation Dilemmas
• Collaboration Continuum
• Business Models for Collaborative Relationships

How Collaborative Learning at IRI Helps Me Work Smarter

 

BOB BURRO, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER, R&D, CONOCOPHILLIPS   
"Nanotechnology, laboratory safety practices, hazard identification, ergonomics, measuring EHS performance, building a strong safety culture…..are just some of the subjects discussed during our EHS Network meetings. The sharing of approaches and EHS challenges with other research companies has been extremely valuable in advancing our program."