Posts Tagged ‘gross margin’

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    Can you measure the impact from innovation?
    One of the constant challenges for an innovator is to prove the value of their work.  Many believe that innovation and creativity cannot be measured and therefore will always struggle with getting the respect it deserves within an organization. The perception that innovation impact cannot be measures is a myth.  At the same time, its not a slam dunk either.  The challenge...
    by philmckinney at February 1st, 2010 at 12:02 pm
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    Podcast: Proving The Value Of Innovation
    audio Innovation is one of the key catalysts from the economic recovery – but only if senior management protects and support it, rather than cut it or even eliminate it.  The reason senior managers consider cutting innovation programs is because of the impression that it delivers little to no impact. So, how do ensure senior management sees and appreciates...
    by philmckinney at December 7th, 2008 at 09:12 pm
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    Podcast: Lessons Learned From Creating Innovation Teams
    Note:  The following are the show notes from the Killer Innovations Podcast for July 13, 2008.  To listen to the podcast, click here. Segment 1: Lessons Learned From Creating Innovation Teams Changing the organizations culture People will resist Be prepared for corporate anti-bodies Secure deep management support Win by example Find/train/support innovation...
    by philmckinney at July 13th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
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    Podcast: Measuring Innovation Impact
    Segment 1: Measuring Innovation Impact R&D Spend % across the innovation portfolio (core products, adjacent and new) Core = average gross margin Adjacent = some improvement in gross margin (20 – 25%) New = significant improvement in gross margin (>50%) R&D spend between ‘people’ and ‘programs’ R&D Resources What is the %...
    by philmckinney at March 18th, 2007 at 09:03 pm