Establish Meaningful Metrics for Balanced R&D Performance

2-3 day workshop at your facility: Call for pricing or email

1.5-day online workshop for small groups (up to 5 people): $3000

Call +1 503 293 3557 or email for more information.

The R&D Performance Measurement and KPI Systems workshop provides a comprehensive view for measuring and improving Research and Development (R&D) performance.   The proven methods take into account a broad range of factors that affect R&D or product development functions.  We will explore traditional and outside-the-box measurement methods and answer the question "How can we determine the right metrics for our organization?"

You will implement Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) immediately using a balanced scorecard / dashboard approach. We will address the known challenges in your organization, we will consider issues that are common in many companies that might be applicable, and you will learn how to measure human factors that are often viewed as intangible but are essential to organizational performance.

This workshop enables R&D organizations to:

• Prioritize R&D performance objectives for maximum business impact

• Implement a balanced scorecard / dashboard system immediately

• Balance short-term and long-term development objectives

• Improve resource utilization

• Identify the need for performance management tools

• Increase workforce engagement

Workshop Content

R&D Goals and Objectives
Aggregate Objectives
Project Objectives
Technology Objectives
Linking Measurements to Strategic Goals and Objectives
Impact on Competitiveness

Common R&D Performance Measurement Techniques
History of KPIs and Common Metrics
Balanced Scorecard Systems

Case Study: Balanced Scorecard System Improves Product Development Time to Market

R&D Performance Dashboard
Integration with Other Functions

KPI Dimensions for a Balanced Scorecard

The KPI Perspective Dimension
The KPI Family Dimension
The KPI Category Dimension
KPI Focus Dimensions
 

Key Performance Indicators and Methods for Product Development Projects
Case Study: Product Development Project Return Map
Aggregate Project Plans
Portfolio Management Systems
Pipeline Management and Resource Utilization Indicators
Project Prioritization
Project Management and PM Accountability

Balanced Portfolio
Four Types of Product and Process Projects
Balancing Legacy Support and New Product Development
Breakthrough and Radical Innovations
R&D Balance
Platform Projects
Derivative Projects
Defining Balance for Your Organization
Simple Measures for Achieving R&D Balance
Case Study: Time Allocation Metrics Improve R&D Performance

Company Support Systems for R&D
R&D Management’s Role
Executive Management’s Role
The Role of Human Resources
Budget Allocation
Enterprise Resource Management Systems
Global Resource Management

Dashboard Systems

Best Indicators of Future Potential
Employee Skill and Talent
Business Leadership
Teamwork
Measuring Intangibles
Case Study: Teamwork Metrics in R&D Improve the Bottom Line

The Human Factor in R&D
Metrics for an Engaged Workforce
Employee Engagement and Productivity
Real-World Improvements Using Key Performance Indicators
Distributing R&D Performance Management Responsibilities
Getting Cooperation and Buy-In to KPI Objectives

A "Complete" Balanced Scorecard