Special Features

• Cutting- edge keynote presenters - hear what the top experts in product development and innovation metrics have to say about increasing return on Innovation and R&D activities and what to expect in the future

• Extended keynote discussion opportunities - several of our keynotes will be available for a one hour discussion group on day two of the conference - take the opportunity to sit down with a small group attendees and the keynote speaker of your choice to get your individual questions asked

• Choose from 3 in-depth pre-conference workshops:

  • A. Metrics 101: How to systematically generate, evaluate and prioritize a basic set of engineering metrics

  • B. Linked Metrics Portfolio^TM: Learn the key steps of constructing your own linked metrics portfolioTM

  • C. Building the High Performance R&D Team: How to determine and acquire the right skill sets to achieve innovation initiatives

• Special Application Session - participate in small, breakout groups to analyze conference take-aways, select key metrics for your company and determine what resources will be needed to successfully implement innovation and R&D metrics in your organization. Session led by conference chairman and leading authority on product development metrics, Wayne Macky, Principal, Product Development Consulting, Inc.

• Complimentary Copy of Keynote James Andrew’s Highly Acclaimed Book – Payback: Reaping the Rewards of Innovation

• Complimentary Copy of Keynote Dr. Dean Spitzer's Book – Transforming Performance Measurement

• Early Bird Discount: Register before August 17th and save $300!

• Special Team Discounts: Teams of 3 or more may deduct $100 per person from the conference fee. For teams of 6+, please call 781-891-8080 or 800-338-2223.

2007 Product Development Metrics Survey "Innovation Processes, Tools & Top Corporate Metrics Practices" All participants will receive a complimentary 40-50 page Summary of the Survey Results at the conclusion of the study. Please be sure that your responses will be held 100% confidential. The survey close date is October 10, 2007. For more information please contact Brett Kratchman at GGI at 781-444-5400 x202. Click here for more information