Our organization has a robust technology roadmap process and we are exploring various ways to make the data understandable and relevant to a broad customer set. How has your organization overcome this challenge? In addition, do you have recommendations for how your organization has engaged customers directly in roadmap plans and updates?
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May 21, 2013
IRI Diamond Jubilee Generational Differences in R&D Leadership Expectations ROR Stage: 3-Hour ROR (data gathered, information analyzed, and conclusions disseminated at Jubilee) This ROR will...
(Study influence of organizational, operational,and process variables on innovation) This subcommittee obtained financial support from NSF for a proposal from the University of Cincinnati to identify...
November 08, 2011
Leadership in R&D is critical to a company’s success since R&D is the source of innovation and future wealth generation for the organization. Examine an evaluation of the skills and...
Do you have recommendations for designing an 'innovation room'? Don Eadie, Vice President, Technology, Kelsan Technologies Corp. We are moving into a new facility that will incorporate various...
The TVP 2.1 tool is a resource for members of the Industrial Research Institute. Member log-in is required. Background | User Guide | Program Contents | Stakeholders | List of Metrics Information for...
October 05, 2020
IRI & Case Western Reserve University's Digital Futures 2020 virtual conference starts next week! Have you registered for Digital Futures ? This year's exclusive conference dedicated to...
How does your company reward people who are granted patents? We are trying to harmonize the various practices across our company for rewarding people who receive patents and would like to benchmark...
May 04, 2020
IRI President's message this week: Research-Technology Management Volume 63, Issue 3 has been posted online Stay tuned as more digital innovators in retail cross over into physical space, while brick...
May 26, 2011
Robert J. Kumpf, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, named Chairman of the Industrial Research Institute New Members of Board of Directors also named during IRI’s Annual Meeting Philadelphia, PA, May 26, 2011...
2011 - 2012 Deliverables Presentation , 2012 Annual Meeting Description The Managing Global R&D Networks working group sought to identify and communicate the best practices and experiences...
May 2014 - 2015 Managing Remotely will examine the current knowledge and practices centered on the management and sponsorship of virtual teams. Remote management is both a growing trend and a growing...
Wednesday February 22, 2017 – Friday February 24, 2017
IRI and NC State's Center for Innovation Management Studies (CIMS) partner to bring you the most cutting edge research in R&D management.
May 25, 2006
For Immediate Release The Industrial Research Institute today announced Kent Crawford will assume the role of chairman. He will officially take office as IRI Chairman at the close of IRI’s 2006...
Do you have an Innovation Board? If so: Who is on the board? Is there anyone from outside the company who participates? How often does it meet? What are typical agenda items? Is the board advisory,...
What titles do you use for senior technical positions? What job titles does your organization use for the senior most technical/R&D ladder positions? - Cecil Chappelow, Vice President, Innovation...