The quality of environmental management in the R&D function measured via a stage/interval self assessment framework.
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May 09, 2017
"Keoki's concept of building an adaptive R&D culture to empower these workers is an excellent example of applying cutting edge R&D management practices to a large, diverse, and complex R&D ecosystem."
A measurement of the skills and ability of the R&D staff to execute strategic programs.
May 10, 2012
Lessons Learned from Selection and Execution of Emerging Business Areas Robert Kirschbaum, Vice President Open Innovation, Royal DSM The Dutch company Royal DSM has changed its business portfolio...
May 01, 2009
Science, math and technology have been struggling with an image problem. For some time now, our culture has glorified the worlds of sports and entertainment, leading children to believe that these...
Friday May 21, 2021 1:00pm – 5:00pm
The IRI Virtual i101 course is designed to provide an introduction to topics of managing corporate innovation. In it, the participants will learn both the essential tools for managing innovation and...
May 2012 - November 2013 As part of IRI’s 75th Anniversary Celebration (2013) IRI commissioned the IRI2038 project, a futures initiative designed to answer the following two questions: How will...
Reporting to: Vice President Direct Reports: R&D Managers Accountability and Objectives: The Department R&D Director oversees the activities of the research and development group, ensuring...
May 06, 2007
Dick Paul, VP, Strategic Development & Analysis, Boeing (Seattle) Named Chairman at IRI Annual Meeting Rancho Mirage, CA - May 6, 2007 - Dick Paul, Vice President, Strategic Development &...
October 26, 2018
Establish your company’s brand name with the highest level of decision makers in innovation and R&D. By becoming an IRI 2019 Partner, you can reach an unprecedented level of senior level R&D...
Wednesday January 20, 2021 1:00pm
As an IRI Member, you have access to the Identifying & Sourcing External Technology for Innovation on-demand Module. For the first time, we are offering office hours with the Instructor, Joe Fox...
April 28, 2015
Organizations are continually challenged to innovate for their customers, to enhance their value propositions and better identify and address latent customer needs. Today, under the influence of many...
Tuesday April 26, 2016 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Learn how to find, evaluate, and manage scouting opportunities that build a strategic advantage for your firm. Find out what mistakes companies often make in their scouting process and discover easy ways to avoid them.
January 01, 2012
The Industrial Research Institute's (IRI) 2011 survey of member companies suggests a general optimism about R&D in-vestments for 2012. This year, 104 companies across a broad range of industries...
March 01, 2018
Timing Strategies and Best Practices A number of motivating and moderating factors influence suppliers’ decisions to involve customers in the innovation process. Suppliers pushing innovations to...
March 06, 2018
Large companies are increasingly seeking partnerships with small companies and entrepreneurs because of their perceived agility and innovativeness. However matches conceived on paper are rarely ever...