Technology and innovation management

Three day training course 27-29 March 2012, Jesus College, Cambridge

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• develop the capability to exploit technological opportunities
• identify key business and technology issues that lead to new revenue streams
• work with the latest tools and techniques for technology and innovation management

This intensive three-day course will help managers to understand and to use the key tools and techniques needed to fully exploit technological investments and opportunities.

Who should attend?

The course will be suitable for managers involved in all stages of product realisation from R&D to customer support including technologists, product managers, manufacturing managers, strategic planners and consultants.

Previous attendees have included: BAE Systems, Carbon Trust, Dyson, ESAB, FKI Logistex, France Telecom, GKN, ICI, Kodak, Mars, Nestle, Rolls-Royce and Unilever.

Benefits

By the end of the course you will have a working knowledge of how to:

• integrate technological considerations into business strategy and long-range planning processes
• understand and communicate the value of technology investments
• understand which products and components to make in-house and which to outsource
• deal with the associated collaboration issues
• manage new product development and introduction processes in the context of the innovation system
• use appropriate, process-based technology management approaches

Course topics

• introduction to technology and innovation management
• frameworks and models
• technology intelligence
• innovation and new product introduction
• strategic technology management
• technology roadmapping for innovation and strategy
• open innovation
• make-or-buy
• partnerships and alliances
• venturing
• intellectual property management
• Company case studies

Views on previous courses

"Good interactive sessions in a comfortable setting" - Research & Technology Manager, BAE Systems - Submarine Solutions

"Superb course, a good foundation for further learning" - Team Leader, Rolls-Royce

"The lecturers were approachable, enthusiastic and informative. Exercises were fun and great for learning." - Technology Analyst , ITI

Course approach

This three-day course comprises a stimulating mix of taught modules, discussion, cases and practical activities, together with pre-reading and pre-module 'audit'. There is also an opportunity for continuing support from participation in an active network of industrialists and academics.

Course leaders

The course will be presented by members of the Institute's Centre for Technology Management (CTM). CTM's research covers a broad range of issues, providing industrial technology managers and the wider community with a unique resource for investigating effective TM practices. Course presenters have extensive industrial experience at a senior level.

Executive education

IfM courses and workshops can be run as part of an executive education programme tailored to the specific needs of your business.

Technology and Innovation Management support

The Institute for Manufacturing (IfM) is an international centre of expertise in technology management. Our team of industrial practitioners work closely with your organisation to develop integrated and customised technology management solutions to create sustained competitive advantage. Click here for information about technology and innovation management support.

Course location

The course will run over three days from Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th March 2012. It will be held in Jesus College, a 500-year old college, set in spacious grounds in the heart of Cambridge.

Parking is available on site.

Programme

The course will commence at 9.00 am on Tuesday 27th March and close at 4.30 pm on Thursday 29th March. A timetable will be sent to delegates prior to the event.

Costs

Course fee

An 'earlybird' fee of £2,035 plus VAT ( £ 2442.00 inc.), applies until Monday 27 February 2012. The fee includes the course dinner on the Wednesday evening and all daytime refreshments.

IfM members are entitled to a 10% discount on the course fee. For details of IfM membership see: http://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/members.

Accommodation

Delegates may book comfortable ensuite accommodation at Jesus College for the nights of 26, 27 and 28 March (with an evening meal on the 27th March) at an additional cost of £255 plus VAT (£306 including VAT).
Please use the booking form.

Cancellations

Substitutions may be made at any time. Bookings cancelled less than four weeks prior to the event will be charged in full. The Institute for Manufacturing reserves the right to pass on any charges for cancellation of accommodation.

Booking

Please download, fill and return the booking form

Enquiries

To find out more, or to express interest in attending this course in future, contact Ella Davey:

Tel: +44 (0)1223 766141
Fax: +44 (0)1223 464217
Email: ifm-events@eng.cam.ac.uk