5 Tips for Effective Gates – Infographic

“As go the Gates, so goes the Process” – Dr. Robert G. Cooper, inventor of Stage-Gate and co-founder of Stage-Gate International.

Gates are the quality control checkpoints in a Stage-Gate® new product development model. Holding effective Gate decision meetings is critical to ensure that the “right projects are done and that they are done right”. This infographic highlights 5 Gate practices implemented at top performing companies.

Many organizations have weak Gates because they implemented a new product process without involving their senior business leaders. This is a big mistake. Organizations that practice “Gates with Teeth” are 4x more likely to achieve top performance.

If you suspect that your Gates are lacking teeth, call us for a free consultation.

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