Workshops & Training
NPD Coach |
The math of New Product Development, “NPD Coach” simulation exercise, and assessment of your current NPD portfolio. 1 ½ days. For product managers, marketing folks, engineers, R&D management…anyone involved in prioritizing new product initiatives. |
Product management |
Run your existing products through lifecycle and positioning charts. Link backwards to new product initiatives. Carve out action plans that will tune up the existing product portfolio. 1 day. Marketing, Product managers. |
Pre-seed workshop  Click for brochure |
Intensive, hands-on workshop designed to help technologists determine the commercial merit of an idea, and to what extent they are an entrepreneur. 2 ½ days. Best for technology folks and first-time entrepreneurs who are seriously considering commercializing their idea. |
New Product Development |
The “Pre-Seed Workshop for existing companies”: Intensive, hands-on workshop designed to help companies determine the commercial merit of ideas. Includes content on the “Intra-preneur” and how idea-champions build new business units. 2 ½ days. Business development, marketing, engineering and/or R&D personnel looking for an efficient way to investigate “that great new idea”. |
Medical Device Design |
Medical device design is a balancing act with multi-dimensional cliffs on all sides. Case study of six real-life challenges and how they were solved. 2 hours. Best for students and new designers. |
Sales for the technologist |
Hands on workshop emphasizing relationship selling, levels of engagement, Can-Can’t table™, and SIMcard role-playing. 1-day. Prepares scientists and engineers for conventions, trade booths, road shows and technical selling. |
Project Management |
We have a variety of project management training available to fit your needs. |
Snowflake Checker of Life |
Motivational method for looking at life’s infinite and conflicting priorities as a blessing rather than a curse. 3 hours. Ideal for anyone seeking a new perspective on “balance”. |