Overview

• Do your development projects consistently meet your customer’s true requirements?
• Are they always completed within budgeted costs and on time?
• Does your products’ architecture reflect the industry’s state of the art?
• Are your products a true source for your image as innovation leader?

If so, then this workshop may not be for you.

However, if you recognize flaws in your processes in the above areas, then you will learn, how Lean Principles applied to the innovation process can make a significant difference with huge impact on the market success.

In a global environment, fewer and fewer companies are able to successfully differentiate themselves with incremental product advantages. Notable product innovations therefore increasingly build the foundation for international competitiveness. Having the right innovation and development management is decisive, because only companies that can offer their customers unique solutions with sustainable benefits can maintain their position in the market. The central questions are how the impact or output of the innovation and development management can be increased; while at the same time improving the efficiency. True product differentiation today and in the future has to be achieved by using less resources.

This is where Lean Innovation comes into play.

The basic idea behind the Lean Management approach is to create value without waste.  This idea also transfers to the research and development processes.  Under the leadership of the Technical University of Aachen, Germany, some 142 enterprises, among them renowned companies like Audi, Airbus, BASF, MTU, and Porsche, worked together and researched twelve core principles of Lean Innovation. 

Through a successful implementation of the Lean Innovation principles, the net benefit of research and development can be maximized, therefore achieving a high innovation performance with appropriate efforts.

Speakers

Hans R. Tanner is CEO of Schuh Complexity Management, Inc. in Lawrenceville, GA. He has helped numerous clients implement Lean processes in all areas of their enterprise, including Product Development, Custom Engineering, and Administration. Mr. Tanner has a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree and Ph. D. in Management Science from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

 

 

Stephan U. Schittny is a Manager of the Schuh Group in Aachen, Germany. Since joining Schuh & Co. in 1999, Mr. Schittny has worked with many clients on the improvement of their Innovation Processes to make them more efficient and effective. Mr. Schittny holds a Masters Degree and Ph. D. in mechanical engineering from the Technical University of Aachen as well as an MBA from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

 

Key Benefits

The goal of this workshop is to present and discuss the 12 Lean Innovation Principles in detail.

We will show you, what methods and instruments will work to design and implement an efficient and yet competitive Innovation Management process.

You will recognize how important Lean Innovation is for the continuous improvement of the efficiency of your Innovation system.

The group discussions will allow you to compare your experiences with practitioners and innovation leaders from other companies.

Who should Attend

This workshop is for people who are responsible for or work in the innovation processes of their organization. If you are Design Engineer, Product Manager, R&D Manager, CTO, or in a similar function,  or if you are simply looking for new ways to increase innovation efficiency in your company, then this workshop is for you!

Agenda

Fees & Accommodations

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

This workshop is strictly limited to 16 attendees to ensure an optimal learning experience for all participants. We recommend early registration.

Register online for this event. Please call +1 678 810 0885 for more information.

Fee:

$985/person. Fee includes program materials, luncheons, and refreshment breaks.

Schedule:

Day One: Registration begins at 7:30am and the workshop begins at 8:30am. Sessions conclude at 5:30pm

Day Two: Session begins at 8:30am and concludes at 5:00p.m.on day two.

Location & Hotel Accommodations:

Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center - Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
800 Spring St. NW Atlanta, GA 30308

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No-Risk Guarantee: 

Your satisfaction is 100% guaranteed – money-back or credit. If you’re not satisfied with the quality of this program, let us know in writing and we’ll refund your registration fee.

Cancellations/Substitutions: 
You may send a substitute attendee in your place at any time with no penalty (please inform us in advance, if possible). Cancellations made within 5 business days prior to the event are subject to a $200 administration fee or the full fee can be credited towards a future purchase. No-shows are liable for the full fee.

Workshop Attire:

We recommend attire in the category of "business casual".