Improve the Value of your Portfolio Without Increasing Spending
It is easier than you may think
In tough economies it is not unusual for companies to re-evaluate their portfolio
of new product projects to determine if it continues to represent the ‘optimal
mix’. Strategic portfolio management is, after all, the most effective
way to drive higher NPD value without increasing spending. Are you and your
colleagues discussing the following business challenges?
- Should we reduce our total number of projects in order to get a few out the
door faster?
- Should we accelerate projects that can provide a competitive
advantage?
- When should we shift our focus to fewer, bigger projects?
- How can we adjust our portfolio of projects to better align with business
strategy?
If these questions are top of your mind, join us for this special 2-day event
to hear Dr. Cooper reveal effective and profitable product innovation strategies
used by leading B2B focused companies and proven project selection techniques
sure to yield a higher value portfolio.
Network with other B2B focused executives who are facing the same challenges you
are. Discuss timely
solutions to the critical business issues company’s face during uncertain economies.
Register
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Developing a Product Innovation Strategy and Deciding Your New Product Portfolio
Executive Seminar Led by Dr. Robert G. Cooper in partnership with the ISBM
September 23-24, 2008 in Alexandria, Virginia
Learn from and network with innovation champions from leading companies spanning
all industries, around the world. The annual Stage-Gate Innovation Summit on,
February 24-25, 2009 in Clearwater, Florida brings together a high caliber community
of innovation executives looking to discover the latest thinking in Stage-Gate
product innovation best practices.
Featuring Guest Speakers from these Leading Companies
- Church & Dwight -
Matthew Wasserman, Director, Global Portfolio & Product
Stewardship
- Corning - Bruce Kirk, Director of Corporate Innovation Effectiveness
- Fresenius Medical Care - Wally Slone, Vice President Business Solutions
- ICOM - Peter Meyers, Vice President Marketing
- ITT Industries - Dick Arra, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
- Johnson & Johnson - John Gilbert,
Associate Director of Research & Development
- McKesson - Andres Salinas, Vice President Process Improvement
- Proctor & Gamble - Kim Jones, Director
of Innovation & Initiative
Management Systems
Co-chaired by leading NPD experts, Dr. Robert Cooper and Dr. Scott Edgett, the
event showcases real-company presentations rich with practical and effective approaches
to all aspects of new product performance. Also featured, Stage-Gate Certified
Solutions from the following event sponsors:
Quick Tips for Cleansing Your Product Portfolio
By Mike Wiebe, Principal, Global Solutions
Despite the high value this important activity brings to organizations, only
1 in 6 companies deploy even basic Product Portfolio Management practices. Many
executives confirm their strong desire to implement Portfolio Management practices
to influence the quality and value of their NPD pipelines. They also admit
that they face a tough obstacle – where to start given that their current
pipeline is clogged with low value, incremental projects. Mike shares some practical
tips to help organizations cleanse their product portfolios. Read More
Coming Soon – Save This Date!
Live Webinar Event featuring Dr. Robert Cooper ‘Gates with Teeth’
September 25, 2008 at 9:00 am, 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm EST to accommodate all time
zones
Invite all of your Gatekeepers to attend one of three
60 minute ‘live’ webinar
events featuring Dr. Robert Cooper on the critical business topic of NPD Governance.
Learn how to accelerate the commercialization of your best projects by implementing ‘Gates
with Teeth’. More.
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New Benchmarking Resource Available to Product Innovators
www.stagegatebenchmarking.com
Benchmarking is the most effective way a company can accelerate targeted performance
improvements to drive better business results. One of the most commonly benchmarked
business functions is Product Innovation as companies strive to achieve organic
growth. This website is a practical resource specializing in benchmarking methods
best suited for Product Innovation. Visit this new website today.
PDMA Annual Event
September 15-17, 2008 Orlando, Florida
Are you planning to attend PDMA’s Annual Event on September 15-17, 2008
in Orlando, Florida? Please let us know if you plan to attend. If
you let us know you are coming, we will reserve an advanced copy of Dr. Cooper’s
soon-to-be-released article in PDMA’s Visions ‘What Leading Companies
are Doing to Re-Invent their NPD Processes’. You can pick up your
copy at the Stage-Gate International booth at the PDMA Event. Email jennifer.connolly@stage-gate.com to
reserve your advanced copy.
Upcoming Executive Seminars
Accelerate New Product Success
Attend Successfully Designing and Implementing the Stage-Gate Process
Dr. Robert G. Cooper, Dr. Ken Huskins and Mike Wiebe
November 18-20, 2008 in Clearwater Beach, Florida
Understand what truly drives world-class performance - the 10 critical success
factors - and the most effective and efficient way to organize the many best practices
into a system that helps you succeed.
- Conceive, develop and launch winning new products - faster
- Avoid costly missteps and false starts by getting it right the first time
- Achieve the necessary buy-in to your process and gain internal momentum
- Start using your Stage-Gate Process – sooner rather than later
- Maximize the first 100 days of your implementation effort – the
most critical period.
Attend this seminar and discover the proven practices for designing and implementing
your new product process to drive innovation success.
Complimentary Webinar Series:
Achieving Successful Product Innovation
The Stage-Gate process was pioneered by the world's top innovation management
scholar, Dr. Robert G. Cooper. Its design is based on 10 proven, critical principles
Cooper calls the 'Critical Success Factors'. Join Innovation Specialist Michael
Booker of Stage-Gate International for this 30 minute, complimentary webinar where he highlights
a high quality Product Innovation Framework and shows you practical ways to improve
your Idea-to-Launch process. Reserve
your space today! Registration is limited.
Date and Time:
| Wednesday, August 27 at 1:00 PM EST |
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Presenter: Michael Booker, NPDP
Cost: Complimentary
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