VIRTUAL SESSION: Manufacturers Innovate! by EMC Canada

Date: Wednesday, November 23rd

Time: 930am to 1030am

VIRTUAL - ZOOM links will be sent out closer to session date. 

RSVP to Jason Bates

Session Info:  

Re-invigorate your innovation efforts and accelerate results with a simple three-step approach. Attendees will track the journey of SWOnt EMC Member Masco Canada and its path towards improved innovation execution. Loaded with practical tips, tools and strategies, this session will detail the steps and activities any manufacturer can employ to establish an effective and efficient innovation process and take on more with greater confidence.

Presenter:

Chris Partridge, MBA, Innovation Product and Program Manager, Masco Canada Ltd. Chris is a marketing leader with over 20 years’ experience in product management, innovation and new product development.

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Outline:

1. Starting Out – establish your purpose/intent for your innovation process – establish objectives and impact areas and ensure a lean/fit-for-purpose design
2. Process Design –
   1. Key inputs, including project types/risk types, overall process structure, adjacent and embedded sub-processes
   2. Governance & Oversight – a transparent, efficient communication and decision framework
   3. Documentation & Tools – guidance and facilitation while keeping the process flexible, focused and LEAN!

3. Deployment – getting everyone on board and quickly up to speed with communications, training and support