Managing the R&D Environment for Creativity and Productivity

This two day workshop is designed to provide middle to senior level R&D managers with the knowledge and skills required to develop a working environment that is supportive of creativity and productivity. This workshop draws heavily on the vast literature on the management of technological innovation and R&D management.


Who Should Attend

R&D personnel who are responsible for the selection and development of new R&D supervisors, and for the overall working environment in the laboratory.

Workshop Outline

 

  1. SELECTING AND DEVELOPING NEW R&D SECTION HEADS OR GROUP LEADERS


2. MANAGING THE CHANGE PROCESS

3. AVOIDING TECHNOLOGICAL OBSOLESCENCE AND BURNOUT 4. ESTABLISHING A CREATIVE AND PRODUCTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Workshop Director: Thomas E. Clarke, M.Sc., M.B.A.

Mr. Clarke has designed and presented R&D management workshops and courses to scientific personnel in government and industrial laboratories for twenty-five years, and has been a consultant  to several government departments on intellectual property management.

 

Group rates available..

Fee includes a workshop manual.


Stargate Consultants Limited
P.O. Box 2010, Nanaimo, BC
Canada, V9R 6X5
Tel/Fax: (250) 755-3066
E-Mail: stargate1@shaw.ca