A qualitative evaluation of the degree to which a project team is provided with the authority to make decisions on the project and to carry them out independently
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April 27, 2020
IRI is mourning the loss of former Director of R&D at GE Research, Walter Robb. Dr. Robb was 91 when he died from complications of COVID-19. A chemical engineer by training, he was tasked with...
June 21, 2019
The Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Babson College to further advance the field of innovation leadership. This new collaboration between Babson and...
Thursday October 05, 2017 8:00am – 5:00pm
Learn about Opportunity Thinking to enable a better understanding of real opportunities, turning insights into bigger ideas that truly deliver. Led by Dr. Pamela Henderson, New Edge.
The Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) accelerates growth, captures insights, challenges convention, pioneers practices and cultivates leaders. At IRI, we focus on the three domains of innovation...
Sunday October 16, 2016 – Wednesday October 19, 2016
Join more than 275 of your R&D colleagues in Chicago to discuss three focus areas of this research initiative: 1. Big Data 2. Collaboration 3. Virtual Experimentation & Simulation
May 21, 2014
Managing High Uncertainty Projects - An Options Approach Ronald Pierantozzi, PhD, Managing Partner, Cameron and Associates, LLC Martha Collins, PhD, Director, Global Technology Centers, Air Products...
May 08, 2012
Innovating Globally via Open Innovation Partnerships Ashish Chatterjee, Managing Director, Connect+Develop, Global Business Development, P&G Innovating for the global consumer would be easier if...
Who manages your IP? How is the leadership role defined for your IP management function? What are the distinct job responsibilities for this role? How does this role fit within your organization – is...
Thursday October 05, 2017 – Friday October 06, 2017
Keynote on The Future and Impact of AI on R&D features panelists from IBM Watson Research, Pepsico, John Deere, and more.
May 20, 2014
Business Model Revolution or Evolution? Tony Singarayar, Founding Partner, Analogy Growth Partners, LLC A revolution isn’t pleasant. Kings are dethroned and leaders are killed. In a business model...
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...
October 29, 2014
Media Contact Michele Taussig (703)647-2588 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Future of R&D Management Study Released by Industrial Research Institute IRI’s Foresights Research Explores Four Plausible...
October 29, 2014
Media Contact Michele Taussig (703)647-2588 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Future of R&D Management Study Released by Industrial Research Institute IRI’s Foresights Research Explores Four Plausible...
Thursday November 10, 2016 5:00pm – 8:00pm
The Industrial Research Institute 2016 Regional Meetings will explore “ Commercializing New Technology ” in a series of networking and working sessions across the U.S. Participants will have the...