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Seminar on Transforming R&D Departments

On August 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, a seminar titled "Transforming R&D Departments: Three Approaches to Success" will be held, led by Takao Kimura, a Senior Consultant at Nihon Noritsu Consulting Co., Ltd. This seminar aims to address the crucial role that R&D departments play in driving corporate growth while also examining common issues they face today. Concerns such as the lack of innovative products and slow responses to business demands are frequently stated by various companies.

Importance of R&D in Corporate Growth

In many businesses, the R&D department serves as the engine for growth, yet it often fails to meet the rising expectations from business units. This seminar will delve into a dual perspective of productivity and R&D vitality to diagnose R&D departments and propose three forward-looking transformation strategies. Participants will gain insights and practical steps to implement these approaches, illustrated with case studies from other organizations.

Focus Areas of Transformation

1. Reconstructing R&D Strategy: Leading the growth strategy of the business.
2. Theme Evaluation System Reconstruction: Maximizing the value of themes through an efficient evaluation framework.
3. Innovating R&D Vitality: Applying diagnostic tools to boost organizational energy and effectiveness.

Knowledge to be Gained

Throughout the seminar, attendees will learn about:

• - Formulating and leading R&D strategies aligned with business growth objectives.
• - Implementing the Future Value Evaluation (FVE) method to restructure R&D theme evaluation systems.
• - Enhancing organizational capabilities and vitality through R&D vitality innovations.

Who Should Attend?

This seminar is designed for:

• - Executives and managers overseeing R&D departments (including lab directors).
• - Research team leaders and development executives.
• - Staff involved in corporate management and research planning.

Program Outline

1. Current Business Environment for R&D Departments: Analyzing macroeconomic factors and micro trends affecting R&D investments and expectations.
2. Vision for R&D Department Transformation: Discussing desired outcomes and performance measures, like R&D productivity.
3. Exploring Change Approaches through Organizational Diagnosis: Reviewing productivity and vitality metrics to inform transformation strategies.
4. Change Approach 1 - Transforming Strategy: Key concepts and steps to reconstruct R&D strategies.
5. Change Approach 2 - Transforming Themes: Addressing existing evaluation methods and introducing the Future Value Evaluation method.
6. Change Approach 3 - Transforming R&D Vitality: Utilizing vitality diagnostics to draft actionable transformation scenarios for organizations.
7. Practical Steps for R&D Transformation: Laying out concrete procedures for implementing changes.
8. Q&A / Networking: An opportunity for participants to exchange ideas and contacts.

Registration Options

Participants can choose to attend in-person at the SSK Seminar Room located in Minato-ku, Tokyo or to join via a live stream on Zoom. There will also be a chance to access recorded sessions for two weeks post-seminar, allowing attendees to view at their convenience.

About SSK Research Institute

Founded in December 1996, the SSK Research Institute specializes in providing high-quality business seminars, hosting approximately 500 sessions annually. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge management strategies, marketing insights, and technological information rapidly to facilitate business opportunities. We aim to be a strategic partner for our clients, constantly evolving and supplying the information and services needed for their success.

Contact Information

For more inquiries, please reach out to us at: [email protected] or call 03-5532-8850.

For further details regarding the seminar, please visit our website: SSK Seminars.