Research and Analysis

"Managing innovations, standards and organizational capabilities," Leslie Martinich describes a capability framework for managing both innovations and mature technology.

"The Future of the Software Industry: Lessons from Hollywood," Leslie Martinich discusses the implications of moving from long development cycles to short development cycles and points to some learnings from another industry with similar cycles.

"Leadership: So Easy Even an Engineer Can Do It," Cath Polito and Leslie Martinich describe a program to improve leadership skills for engineers.

"Communicating the Vision in an Ambidextrous Organization: Connecting with Both Sides of Your Brain," Leslie Martinich explores the communication styles of leaders in successful ambidextrous organizations who balance the needs of the present with the needs of the future and who tolerate the ambiguity and inconsistency created by conflicting needs.

"Commercializing and Managing Innovations," Leslie Martinich, white paper 2004.

Consulting and Training

"Leading Innovation," Our experts provide you with the tools and strategy to build your organization’s innovation capability and improve its ability to adapt to changing technologies and markets.

"Maximizing Team Effectiveness," We work with your executive team to improve productivity and decision making.

"Effective Use of the Chief Techology Officer to Drive Innovation," Our experts work with your executive team to facilitate the effective use of your CTO.

"Leading Multi-Generational Teams," We work with your teams to understand how to better capitalize on the strengths and values of each generation in the workforce.

"Engineering Leadership Institute," offered through the University of Texas, Center for Lifelong Engineering Education, provides an in-depth program to train leaders in technology in communications, negotiation, team-building, dealing with difficult people, managing up, and many more skills needed for making the successful transition from "engineer" to a leadership role. Contact Bob Slaughter for more information 512.232.7354.

Events

Conferences:

ECIE
2011:
6th European Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship 15-16 September, 2011, Aberdeen Scotland

"Innovation Processes for SMEs: Moving from Serendipity to Strategy" more....

Engineering Ethics, 27 September 2011 Austin, TX