A Correlation of R& D Laboratory Performance With Critical Functions Analysis (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Richard G. Rhoades

 
9781332256594: A Correlation of R& D Laboratory Performance With Critical Functions Analysis (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understanding how key roles drive R&D success in large organizations

This book analyzes how a portfolio of critical functions connects to real performance, using data from real government laboratories to show what works in innovation teams.

The study identifies seven core functions, including problem solving, idea generation, information gatekeeping, market and manufacturing insight, entrepreneurship, project management, and coaching. It explains how researchers, their managers, and customers perceive these functions in day-to-day work and how stronger function profiles relate to higher perceived effectiveness.
Through a careful research approach, the text reveals how measuring individual skills and team balance can predict overall performance. It also highlights how customer feedback and internal assessments can align to reveal strengths and gaps in an organization’s innovation process. The findings are illustrated with inter-laboratory comparisons and practical examples from defense-related R&D settings.
What you’ll experience
  • Clear definitions of each critical function and how they contribute to projects
  • A practical look at methods for inventorying skills and measuring performance
  • Real-world findings on how customer perceptions align with lab performance
  • Visuals and summaries that connect function strength to overall effectiveness
Ideal for readers of management, engineering, and organization design who want practical insight into running and evaluating research and development programs.

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