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䡵 “We want to ensure those within our firm who impact product development or
are impacted by our approach to product development understand this process"
䡵 “We are ready for a more structured, disciplined product innovation
process, but don’t know where to start.”
“We would like to approach NPD the way top innovators do – process, people,
technology - and want to learn the best practices"
September 6, 2016
London, UK
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Stage-Gate® – The World's Most Popular
Product Development Process
“Developing and launching new
products is one of the most
complex initiatives an organization can undertake. A high
quality, disciplined Stage-Gate
System has been consistently
research proven to be critical for
achieving innovation success.
Compelling single day seminar focused on best
Michael Phillips - Stage-
practices and the critical success factors that
International Gate Managing
drive successful product innovation
Director
Enroll Today!
Professional Development Innovation Series
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Join Michael Phillips
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Stage-Gate continues to enjoy
unprecedented growth and adoption
within the global innovation and
product development community.
This program is intended for those
keen to adopt, adapt and apply a
disciplined approach to product
development. You will learn about
Stage-Gate, why so many firms from
so many different industries have
designed and implemented a StageGate process, and with other
participants will take a deep dive to
explore activities, deliverables and
best practices for each stage and gate.
I look forward to meeting you and
your colleagues at our next session!
Warm regards,
Michael Phillips
September 6th, 2016
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London, UK
Stage-Gate® works because a significant number of proven practices are built in
- completing the right amount of upfront homework, building in the voice of
customer, making the tough go/kill decisions and so on. Understand what truly
drives world-class performance - the critical success factors - and, the most
effective and efficient way to organize the many best practices into a system that
helps you to be successful:
1) Learn what the world-class Stage-Gate Process is and why it drives superior
new product performance
2) Discover the drivers of new product success – product innovation practices
that separate winners from losers
3) Learn what an authentic Stage-Gate Innovation Process should look like
4) Understand the 5 Stages – purpose of each stage, activities, worksheets and
how they should work
5) Understand the 5 Gates – purpose of each gate, deliverables, scorecards,
decision criteria and how they work
6) Learn how to scale the Stage-Gate Process to fast-track projects
7) Discover what IPD, VOC and PLR are and why the world’s best performers
master these capabilities
8) Receive 4 role descriptions –process manager, gatekeeper, project leader and
team member
9) Learn why a few, but meaningful, metrics are recommended to monitor your
progress
10) Discover how to organize for NPD – resources, cross-functional teams,
climate, and leadership
Leave the Seminar with the knowledge, skill and desire to make a difference
THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU IF...
• You are responsible for developing and executing strategic direction
for product innovation
• You are accountable to improve innovation performance at your
organization
• You lead the development and ongoing improvement of innovation
management processes
• Your organization relies on you to bring new ideas and practices to
help improve speed and success
• You want to learn about latest developments in the Stage-Gate process
• You are a product innovation professional from R&D, Product
Innovation, Marketing, Engineering, Business Development or Business
Process Improvement
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+1-905-304-8797
AGENDA
September 6, 2016

8:15 – 8:30 - Welcome & Introductions

8:30 – 9:30 – The Global Innovation Challenge
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9:30 – 9:45 – Networking Break
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9:45 – 11:00 – 7 Innovation Critical Success Factors
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11:00 – 12:00 – The Stage-Gate Idea-to-Launch Process Part 1
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12:00 – 1:00 – Networking Luncheon
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1:00 – 1:30 - The Stage-Gate Idea-to-Launch Process Part 2
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1:30 – 2:15 – Gates & Gate Keeping
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2:15 – 2:30 – Networking Break
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2:30 – 3:30 – Customizing a Stage-Gate Process
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3:30 – 4:20 – Implementing and Sustaining a Stage-Gate Process
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4:20 – 4:30 – Closing Comments / Q&A
I NSI DE T HI S SINGLE DAY EVENT
A compelling seminar on how to use the authentic
Stage-Gate® system to guide your innovation efforts and dramatically
increase your success rates while reducing costs and time-to-market:
• Interactive participation, including question-and-answer and
discussion opportunities; intimate learning environment to
encourage more interaction
• Networking opportunities
• Numerous case studies, illustrations, and real company examples
• Templates, roadmaps, guidelines and checklists
• Take-away seminar manual of presentation materials full of tips and hints
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Join Michael Phillips
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September 6, 2016
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London, UK
Register today!
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P R O G R A M I N F OR M ATI ON
Enrollment Fee: Fee includes all workshop materials, luncheons,
and refreshment breaks.
Location and Accommodations: Visit www.stage-gate.com for
information.
Group Discounts: Please inquire
Flexible Cancellation Options:
• Simply provide written notice 30 days prior to the event and
receive a full credit voucher, or a refund, less a $100 USD fee, no
refunds within 30 days of the event will be given
• Alternatively, send a substitute, or receive the workshop
materials
Questions? Please contact Sue Phillips at sue.phillips@stagegate.com or +1-905-304-8797.
5 or more to train??? We will set up a program in your city. Contact Sue Phillips
Professional Development Innovation Series
stage-gate.com
+1-905-304-8797
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