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Don’t Stagnate, Innovate.

June 13, 2017
Although large multinationals can no longer maintain the R&D and innovation monopolies they enjoyed in previous decades as displayed by research centers such as Xerox’s PARC, there nonetheless remains a disparity in the level of investment between firms. A phenomenon has emerged where dominant... Read More

10 Learnings for Tech Scouting

June 06, 2017
With over 140,000 novel compounds analyzed before selecting one for commercialization, Dow AgroSciences depends on technology scouting to continually fill its global R&D pipeline with new opportunities. Even with 8,000 employees, this is a task too large to be done solely through internal research. Read More

Innovation Conversations - Julie Dodd, Parkinson's UK

June 05, 2017
Talking to Julie was inspiring — not just because Parkinson’s UK is an example of an organisation working with CAST to bring about a huge change in the way it helps people with the condition, but also because of her work on The New Reality: her research project on how digital technology can have... Read More

Close the Strategy Execution Gap with Software

June 04, 2017
Turning strategy into reality is hard for most companies: Read More

Leveraging Agile Methodology in NPD Work Streams

May 31, 2017
In part one and part two in this series, we examined the “low hanging fruit” where Agile principles and supporting systems can empower a more effective business process in today's digitally-enabled and ever-changing atmosphere. In this final post of the series, we'll tackle leveraging Agile... Read More

Technology Scouting – Horizon Scanning Processes

May 23, 2017
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How to Manage your Innovation Process: The Stage-Gate® Framework

May 23, 2017
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Common Problems with Collaborative Innovation Projects

May 18, 2017
For many organizations, success is largely based on the speed with which they can bring products to market. Especially in markets where competitors can easily gain a foothold, first mover advantage helps solidify leadership and establish an effective competitive advantage. Read More

Understanding The Effects of Agile on New Product Development Planning

May 17, 2017
This is the second post in a 3-part series. Read part 1 and part 3. Read More

Agile for New Product Development Part 2 – The Effect of Agile on NPD Planning

May 17, 2017
This is the second post in a 3-part series. Read part 1 and part 3. In part one of this series, we discussed how Agile (with an upper-case "A") is a terrific development framework when there is minimal repetition of activities combined with a high degree of unpredictability or uncertainty. There's... Read More

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