Monday, August 13, 2007

Research and Development

Tell me about your research and development projects. I'm curious about the next products and services you are envisioning. Explain the features and benefits and exactly how they improve the lives of your clients.

Rank the importance of the projects you're considering. Which is first and why? What resources do you need to advance this best, next project? What are the capital and expertise needs? What technical or operational challenges are before you? How will you address them?

Who have you been depending upon to advance this, to make it real so far? Are you utilizing your network as a research and development team? Do you offer your help to them with their projects? If they are employees, does your firm offer the training and mentoring support to enable them to maximize their potential?

Forming explicit R & D relationships might noticeably improve your project success. How might you recognize and express your gratitude for the contributions your associates are making?

What's next? I' m curious.

John Anderson
John@BeCauseBusiness.com