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

• External Technology Network
• Finance, Strategy & Portfolio Analysis Network
• Health, Safety & Environment Network
• Human Resources Network
• Information Services/Information Technology Network
• Innovation Leaders Network
• Intellectual Assets Management Network
• New Business Development Network

• IRI Brown Bags
• Communities
• IRI is on LinkedIn, twitter and Facebook
• Member Survey Application
• Emeriti Activity Group
• Subscribe to RSS Updates IRI General | RTM
• Online Networking Community

• ROR Archives
• Accessing Internal Knowledge
• Accelerating Implemetation
• Achieving Sustainable Innovation
• Business Model Innovation Challenges
• Early IDs Disruptive Technologies
• Global R&D Networks
• Institutionalizing Innovation Competency
• Opportunity Insight to Customer Delight
• Social Networking in Business Today
• Shortage of Strategic Metals
• Sustainability: Maturity Models
• Technology Scouting
• Virtual Teams

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 HSE performance, building a strong safety culture…..are just some of the subjects discussed during our HSE Network meetings. The sharing of approaches and HSE challenges with other research companies has been extremely valuable in advancing our program."