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Implementing Technology Scouting to Increase Innovation

2 - 3 October 2008
Sheraton Hotel, Heathrow, London

TWO DAY EXECUTIVE WORKSHOP from one of the foremost expert on how to identify, structure and implement effective technology partnerships.

Setting up programmes to accelerate innovation through external sourcing

Agenda - Day 1

IMPLEMENTING TECHNOLOGY SCOUTING

Seeting up programmes to increase innovations

8.15 Registration & Coffee
9.00 Open and Welcome
9.15 Introductions and Overview
9.30 SESSION I
The Logic for External Sourcing
Why firms look outside for expertise and organizational implications
  • What is scouting and how has it changed in the last four decades
  • Addressing internal challenges to innovation: addressing the three R's: Resources, Risk and Resistance
  • Going beyond the three R's: strategic basis for scouting
  • The challenges to scouting and why firms do NOT do it
11.00 Morning Refreshments and Networking Break
11.15 SESSION II
Organizing a Scouting Programme
Keys to Success
  • Basic organizational approaches - lessons from some of the best
  • Understanding the three basic functions of scouting
  • Alternative approaches to scouting
  • Managing relationships with existing development groups
12.15 SESSION III
Discussion of Organizational Issues/Options/Challenges raised by Attendees
An opportunity to apply the morning lessons in Small Working Groups
12.45 Lunch
13.30 SESSION IV
Knowing what to Scout for
Identifying technical requirements
  • Strategic focus: using technology strategy and roadmapping to identify sourcing needs
  • Project focus: scouting for problem solving and project accleration
  • Using scouting to position yourself in potentially disruptive technologies
14.45 Networking Break
15.00 SESSION V
Finding the right Technology or Product
Keys to effective searches
  • Common mistakes and ways to avoid them
  • Using internal networks and relationships to identify sources
  • The internet and electronic databases: who they are what they do?
  • Brokers and Intermediaries: when to use them and how to use them effectively?
16.15 SESSION VI
Turning Leads into Value Ensuring external sources provide expected benefits
  • Options for accessing new technologies
  • Overcoming internal resistance
  • Importance of having a formal process
  • Measuring success: metrics for determing the value of the deal
17.15 SESSION VII
Questions & Answers
This Q&A session provides you with an opportunity to raise any outstanding issues that have arisen from the day's programme and discussions.
17.45 End of Day 1
18.00 RECEPTION
Networking Drinks
19.00 PURE INSIGHT MEMBER'S NETWORKING
Members of Pure Insight have an eclusive dinner with Dr Jay Paap

Event Sponsors:

HypeHype Softwaretechnik creates idea management software for new product development. Our flagship solution, HypeIMT, supports global leaders such as BASF, DaimlerChrysler, and Siemens in managing the innovation process. HypeIMT's flexibility enables quick and cost-effective implementation, controlled change management, and customizable functionality that allows information sharing. Hype's unique pricing makes HypeIMT an attractive choice for clients of all sizes.

BubbleBubble is a management consultancy specialising in New Product Development. The company helps its clients achieve enduring growth through improved new product strategies and product development processes. A comprehensive approach leads to world class performance in identifying the right products, developing them right first time, and establishing the right supply chains to maximize product profitability.

Strategyn UK helps product and service companies in B2B and B2C sectors create corporate innovation programs that drive product, service, operational, and business model innovation. We enable companies to create a culture of innovation and a systematic, rigorous engine for risk-mitigated organic growth. At the heart of our approach is Outcome-Driven InnovationTM.

Yet2.com is a global technology transfer marketplace and licensing consulting company. Yet2.com works with companies small and large supporting their innovation activities through technology acquisition and exploitation consulting services and their unique technology transfer marketplace and global network.

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