Weekly Roundup: Portfolio Review Committees, R&D Management, PLM

by on August 20th, 2010

Happy Friday, everyone! These past two weeks in social media have featured some exciting new articles, insights, and events. Topics include: Portfolio Review Committees, R&D Management and Product Lifecycle Management.

It's true-objectivity & independence in the portfolio review process can save millions in wasted development costs http://bit.ly/a5QBuT

In our latest viewpoint, You May Need a Stranger on Your Portfolio Review Committee, Adam Elboim discusses the pros and cons of traditional innovation portfolio review processes, and addresses the importance of having a knowledgeable, objective outsider in the decision-making process. Download the full article.

Today's consumers expect more #innovation at the same price. How will you keep up? http://bit.ly/ct3ZXP

After hearing from clients that it's not the amount of R&D spend that's the problem but rather the ROI, Kalypso created a video that discusses some of today's R&D challenges. As an R&D leader are you facing similar challenges and how are you managing these demands? Watch Traditional R&D is Dead.

RT @PTC_Analysis The Crowd: Who are they & what does it mean? @mfauscette & @edaly8198 on social product development http://bit.ly/9Ukxjm

“The Crowd: Who are they and what does it mean?,” the newest blog post by Michael Fauscette and Erin Sheehan Daly at PTC, discusses the role of “the crowd” in Social Product Development, while addressing key differences between crowdsourcing and utilizing web 2.0 tools in your product development strategy. Read the full article.

Check out our topics RT @AgilePLM The List of Agile #PLM Sessions at Oracle OpenWorld2010 is UPDATED! Focus On PLM #oow10 http://ht.ly/2qlXk

Kalypso’s George Young and Lee Peterman will be covering topics at Oracle’s OpenWorld2010 for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). Taking place from September 19-23 in San Francisco, the event will feature sessions by Oracle speakers, partners, and customers. Find out more information about OpenWorld2010.

Do you know of a company that uses #socialmedia for product #innovation? Submit your Spike Awards nomination- http://bit.ly/dbBRf3

The Spike Awards recognize the best use of social media and social computing to improve innovation, product development, and product management. If you know of a company that meets this criterion, be sure to submit your nomination at http://spikeawards.com/. Nominations close in TWO weeks!

Price & Value Management: Why Not Take Both Paths to Profit? http://slidesha.re/bL3wh2 #pricing #innovation

Price & Value Management: Why Not Take Both Paths to Profit?, a presentation given by Kalypsonian Brian Sharp at last month’s PROS Pricing Summit in Chicago, examines the relationship between pricing strategy and finding value in innovation and in market. View the slideshow.

You can't beat free. Aberdeen's Leadership in Product Development Summit Sept 27-28 - executives register for free http://bit.ly/93O5dc

This year, Aberdeen’s Leadership in Production Development Summit will take place from September 27-28 in Boston. The event will offer keen insights on executive strategies and Aberdeen research; best of all, it’s FREE for executives of product development! To attend the event, register here.

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