Use TRIZ to Plan, Forecast and Think Strategically
Jack Hipple
The TRIZ principles and techniques used to solve technical problems inventively can be adapted to run a business more effectively and more profitably.
Management and Supervisory
How to do an Internal FDA Audit
Gavin Sinclair
Meeting FDA regulations is not optional. The costs are high for any company that does not act responsibly to ensure that all additives are meet the required regulations.
Managing Inventorship to Maximize Patentability
Nov 8, 2009
Neal Seth
This presentation will focus on guiding principles and best practices to manage innovation so as to best leverage patentability.
Manage Projects Effectively
Glen Rosentrater
Developing the proper plan can help to avoid budget overruns
Improve Plant Reliability by Redefining Roles
Kevin Smith
The operator and maintenance technician can play key roles in ensuring equipment reliability and thus maximizing production while maintaining quality.
Making Smarter Clean-Tech Investments
Adam Javan, William J. Grieco
Appropriate due diligence can help investors sort through the hype and identify the most viable ventures.
Be a Better Bargainer
Robert W. Bly
Follow these pointers to succeed in win-win negotiations.
Boost Your Group’s Performance
Charles Gillard
Working with employees to define “doing a good job” can improve organizational performance as well as employee satisfaction.
Account for Uncertainty in New Product Development
Gavin Sinclair , Gary Blau
New product development projects can be risky business. Learn how to incorporate uncertainty and risk analysis into the new product development process.
The Price is Right -- Or Is It?
Glen Rosentrater -
Contractors' quotes often differ significantly -- by up to 30% is not uncommon, and may be legitimate. Here's how to analyze bids to be able to award a fairly priced contract.
Assessing Competency During the Hiring Process
Lisa L. Walker
Interviews and references provide insight into what a job candidate has accomplished. Competency assessment helps the employer ascertain how an individual will actually think and behave on the job. <br> <br>
Identifying, Justifying and Prioritizing Technical Projects
Jeffrey Worstell, John H. Worstell, Jonathan H. Worstell
Improve control for selecting projects for investment and for risk management by following these procedures.
Understanding Management Styles
Peter E. Friedes
Are you naturally a “relater” or a “requirer”? Understanding how you relate and require will help you make the changes you need to be a more effective manager.
Give Memorable Presentations
Robert W. Bly
These guidelines will help you prepare and deliver a more exciting presentation.
How Will You Manage?
Glen Rosentrater
Engineers typically don’t learn the “soft skills” of team and project management in school. Here is a game plan to help you supplement your technical expertise with effective leadership.
Succeed in Business in Germany and Switzerland
Leonore Clauss, Lionel F. Laroche
Interactions with the Germans and the Swiss may seem easy, but it's important to understand their way of thinking and their approach to doing business.
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