The Organization – Enlivening R&D Cultures

An organization’s culture is the one true source of competitive advantage.  SFB Associates believes high performance cultures can be developed and sustained.   We also know that politics exist in every organization and affects the individual and the organization’s ability to perform.  The Politics of Creativity^TM  is a framework of  learning for R&D professionals designed to address the often “undiscussable”  topics that prevent high performance.  The methodology explores four domains of inquiry, learning and action:

• Pacing Productivity  – understanding performance stressors and motivators
  
• Capitalizing on Failure  – fostering a more innovative learning environment
  
• Managing Connections  – better leveraging internal and external networks
  
• Paying the Price – acknowledging the risks and rewards of being “different”

Outcomes  - Building High Performing R&D Cultures

• Shared leadership values throughout all of R&D
• Enhanced collaboration across teams and functions
• Developing R&D cultures where scientists can fail fast
• Deepening trust so that innovation can flourish
• Accelerating progress through stage-gate milestones