We support in all matters of R&D management

by consulting R&D leaders personally from the perspective of a former R&D leader and not a trained consultant,
by acting effectively on site or - if wanted - invisible from outside,
by a temporary or permanent takeover of management tasks straightforward and in total alignment with you,
by our entire experience in the management of a global R&D and
for example in these tasks

R&D strategies

SWOT analysis of product portfolio positioning and R&D organization (R&D perspective)
definition of a R&D strategy, alignment with vision/mission and strategy of business
implementation of strategic deployment and a multi step goal system
project portfolio management, multi project management, program development, balanced project roadmaps

Lean development

value stream mapping of your development, separating value streams and support functions, elimination of waste
standardizing daily routines, implementation of visual management and daily stand up meetings (SUM)
growing accountability in R&D by a strict reporting systems linked to SUM; creation of a relevant metric system
implementation of a continuous improvement culture

Distributed development

definition of efficient & robust & global organization structures, reduction of complexity, determination of unambiguous responsibilities
improvement of global collaboration and inter cultural understanding, creation of a shared / global R&D identity
evaluation of processes and supporting tools for global collaboration
implementation of strict reporting and budget control

Operative R&D management

conduct project status reviews, control of approval documentation, issue statements to proposals and reports
temporary take-over of R&D management (tasks) in total alignment with actual holder of position
interim management
establishment of local subsidiaries
coaching of new manager and teams