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Format: XVII, 314 p. 40 illus., 38 illus. in color. , online resource.

Edition: 1st ed. 2024.

ISBN: 9783031525650

Series Statement: Signals and Communication Technology,

Content: This book comprehensively covers various aspects of research and development (R&D). Intended for a classroom or professional setting, the book provides valuable insights into the significance of R&D for organizations, its role in enhancing processes, reducing costs, increasing efficiency, and fostering innovation. The author offers understanding of how R&D contributes to developing new technologies, products, and services that help companies remain competitive in dynamic marketplaces. The book delves into topics such as the fundamentals of R&D, its role in business, project management, performance management, success evaluation, risk management, team building, and practical execution of R&D projects. In essence, the book aims to be a comprehensive guide for students and professionals interested in understanding and effectively implementing R&D practices within various industries and sectors. The author includes case studies to enhance reader understanding by showcasing successful R&D initiatives, challenges faced, and strategies employed to overcome them. By embracing a holistic approach, this book emerges as a forward-thinking guide that encourages readers to navigate the evolving landscape of R&D with a conscientious and innovative mindset. Provides a structured, pedagogical approach to R&D, with a focus on information technology management and cybersecurity; Covers strategies for implementation, including management, evaluation, risk management, and team dynamics; Emphasizes application, equipping readers with actionable insights to effectively lead, manage, and execute R&D projects.

Note: Introduction -- Basics of R&D -- The Role of R&D in Business -- R&D as a Job -- R&D Project Management -- Managing Performance in R&D Projects -- Success Evaluation in R&D -- Risk Management in R&D Projects -- Team Building in R&D Projects -- How to Carry Out an R&D Project -- Conclusion.

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Language: English

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-52565-0

URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-52565-0

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Format: 1 online resource (322 pages)

Edition: 1st ed.

ISBN: 9783031525650

Series Statement: Signals and Communication Technology Series

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Fundamentals of R& -- D -- 1.1 Definition of R& -- D -- 1.2 Research Dimensions -- 1.3 R& -- D Elements -- 1.3.1 Basic Research -- 1.3.2 Applied Research -- 1.3.3 Development -- 1.4 R& -- D Methods -- 1.4.1 Research Methods -- 1.4.2 Apply Now -- 1.4.3 Research Steps -- 1.4.4 Development Methods -- 1.4.5 Development Steps -- 1.4.6 The Distinction Between R& -- D and Other Projects -- 1.5 R& -- D Challenges -- 1.5.1 The Functional Tensions Challenge -- 1.5.2 Globalization Challenge -- 1.5.3 Attracting Talent Challenge -- 1.5.4 Managing Risks Challenge -- 1.5.5 Managing Scientific Freedom Challenge -- 1.5.6 Funding R& -- D Expenditure Challenge -- References -- Chapter 2: The Role of R& -- D in Business -- 2.1 The Strategic Importance of R& -- D -- 2.1.1 R& -- D and Competitive Advantage -- 2.1.2 Aligning R& -- D with Business Goals -- 2.2 R& -- D's Impact on Innovation and Competitiveness -- 2.3 R& -- D Budgeting and Investment -- 2.3.1 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term R& -- D Investments -- 2.3.2 ROI Analysis for R& -- D Projects -- 2.4 Managing R& -- D Teams and Intellectual Property -- 2.5 Measuring and Assessing R& -- D Performance -- 2.5.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for R& -- D -- 2.5.2 Benchmarking R& -- D Success -- 2.5.3 Evaluating the Efficiency of R& -- D Processes -- 2.6 The Future of R& -- D in Business -- References -- Chapter 3: R& -- D Strategy and Planning -- 3.1 Significance of R& -- D in Modern Businesses -- 3.2 Defining R& -- D Strategy -- 3.3 Setting R& -- D Goals and Objectives -- 3.3.1 The Role of SMART Objectives in R& -- D -- 3.3.2 Developing R& -- D Goals That Reflect Market Needs and Competitive Dynamics -- 3.4 Environmental Scanning and Market Research. , 3.4.1 Techniques for Gathering and Analyzing Market Data -- Surveys and Questionnaires -- Competitor Analysis -- Market Segmentation -- 3.4.2 Using Competitive Intelligence to Inform R& -- D Decisions -- Technology Monitoring -- Benchmarking -- Intellectual Property Analysis -- 3.5 Resource Allocation and Budgeting -- 3.6 Technology Roadmaps -- 3.6.1 Creating Technology Roadmaps to Guide R& -- D Efforts -- 3.6.2 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Technology Development -- 3.7 Project Selection and Prioritization -- 3.7.1 Criteria for Project Selection -- 3.7.2 Decision-Making Processes and Tools for Project Prioritization -- 3.8 Collaboration and Partnerships -- 3.9 Risk Management and Contingency Planning -- 3.10 Monitoring and Evaluation -- 3.10.1 Implementing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for R& -- D Projects -- 3.10.2 Regular Monitoring and Evaluation of R& -- D Progress -- 3.10.3 Adjusting Strategies Based on Performance Data -- References -- Chapter 4: R& -- D Funding and Budgeting -- 4.1 The Basics of R& -- D Funding -- 4.1.1 Sources of R& -- D Funding -- Government Grants and Contracts -- Private Sector Investment -- Internal Company Budgets -- Crowdfunding and Other Alternative Sources -- 4.1.2 Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Funding Sources -- 4.2 Budgeting for R& -- D -- 4.2.1 Setting R& -- D Budget Goals and Objectives -- 4.2.2 Creating a Budgeting Process -- 4.2.3 Factors to Consider When Budgeting -- Personnel and Talent Acquisition -- Equipment and Technology -- Materials and Supplies -- Overhead Costs -- Contingency Planning -- 4.2.4 Allocating Funds for Different R& -- D Projects -- 4.3 Managing R& -- D Budgets -- 4.3.1 The Role of Financial Reporting in R& -- D Budget Management -- 4.3.2 Making Budget Adjustments When Necessary -- 4.3.3 Avoiding Common Budgeting Pitfalls. , 4.4 Ensuring ROI -- 4.4.1 Measuring the Success of R& -- D Projects -- 4.4.2 Calculating ROI for R& -- D Initiatives -- 4.4.3 Factors Impacting ROI in R& -- D -- 4.4.4 Strategies for Improving ROI -- 4.5 Government Grants and Incentives -- 4.6 Private Sector Investment -- 4.6.1 Attracting Venture Capital and Angel Investors -- 4.6.2 Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Investors -- 4.6.3 Equity Financing and Its Impact on Ownership -- 4.7 Future Trends in R& -- D Funding and Budgeting -- 4.7.1 Emerging Funding Sources and Methods -- 4.7.2 Technological and Economic Trends Shaping R& -- D Financing -- References -- Chapter 5: How to Carry Out an R& -- D Project -- 5.1 Project Approach, Alignment, and Fit -- 5.2 Complementary Discipline Components -- 5.3 Facilitate the Kind of R& -- D Project -- 5.4 Systems Engineering and Project Management Documents -- 5.5 Project Measurements and Baseline -- 5.6 Active Management -- 5.7 Seize Opportunities and Reduce Risks -- 5.8 Support and Facilitate the R& -- D Group -- Reference -- Chapter 6: R& -- D Process -- 6.1 Importance of R& -- D Process -- 6.2 Stage 1: Idea Generation -- 6.3 Stage 2: Feasibility Assessment -- 6.3.1 Technology Assessment -- 6.4 Stage 3: Project Planning -- 6.5 Stage 4: Concept Development -- 6.6 Stage 5: Testing and Evaluation -- 6.7 Stage 6: Scaling and Production -- 6.8 Stage 7: Commercialization -- 6.9 Stage 8: Post-Launch Evaluation -- 6.10 Challenges and Common Pitfalls -- References -- Chapter 7: R& -- D as a Job -- 7.1 Job Attributes -- 7.2 Career Pathways -- 7.3 Hierarchies with Dual and Triple Levels -- 7.4 Work with R& -- D and Its Heterogeneity -- 7.4.1 Non-routine Work -- 7.4.2 Uncertainty in Activities -- 7.4.3 The Work in R& -- D: Engagements and Interactions with the Environment. , 7.4.4 The Job with a Certain Amount of Occupational and Autonomy Norms -- 7.5 Decentralization and Centralization -- 7.6 Career Conflict and Design -- 7.7 Future of R& -- D Jobs -- 7.7.1 How Long-Lasting Is This Concentrated Focus and Heightened Pressure, Both Privately and Communally? -- 7.7.2 How Will Relocation, Globalization, Outsourcing, and Open Innovation Affect R& -- D Work Future? -- 7.7.3 What Effects Will the Digital Revolution Have on R& -- D Work? -- References -- Chapter 8: Team Building in R& -- D Projects -- 8.1 R& -- D and HRM: Complex Relationships -- 8.1.1 Project Management and HRM Adaptation in R& -- D -- 8.1.2 Integration and Recruitment -- 8.2 Relationship of the Researcher to Peers and Management -- 8.3 Creating Teams -- 8.4 The R& -- D Team Leadership -- 8.4.1 Project Management for R& -- D -- 8.4.2 The Role of Leadership -- 8.4.3 The Management Role -- 8.5 Workforce Management -- 8.5.1 Staff Diversity and Selection -- 8.5.2 Activities for Building Teams -- 8.5.3 Alignment of Objectives -- 8.5.4 Workforce Sharing -- 8.5.5 Evolution of Team -- 8.6 Improving the Productivity of R& -- D -- 8.6.1 Alignment of Organizations -- 8.6.2 Environment of Learning -- Free Time -- Free Speech -- Focus on Outcomes -- Physical Environment -- Performance Incentives -- 8.6.3 Responsibility and Accountability -- 8.7 Managing Projects for Certain Specialties -- 8.7.1 Scientist or Researcher R& -- D -- References -- Chapter 9: R& -- D Project Management -- 9.1 Project Management's Importance -- 9.2 Definitions and Controls for Project Management -- 9.3 Traditionally Managed Projects -- 9.4 Adaptive Project Management -- 9.4.1 Portfolio, Project, and Program -- 9.4.2 Managing Stakeholders -- 9.5 Risks of Project -- 9.6 Complexity of Project -- 9.7 Change and Project Management -- 9.8 Project Life Cycle for R&. , D -- 9.9 Navigating R& -- D Challenges: The Way Forward -- References -- Chapter 10: Managing Performance in R& -- D Projects -- 10.1 Performance in R& -- D -- 10.1.1 A Hard-to-Define Concept -- 10.1.2 Particular Management Challenges in R& -- D -- 10.1.3 The Challenges of Performance -- 10.2 The Sensitive Matter of Measurement -- 10.2.1 Traditional Indications -- 10.2.2 Considering the Different Stakeholders -- 10.2.3 Limitations of Technological Sophistication -- 10.2.4 R& -- D Departments' Financial Management -- 10.3 Project Management for Innovation -- 10.3.1 Project Economic Evaluation: The Two Methods -- Cost Evaluation -- Financial Profitability Evaluation -- Only Profitability and Cost Are Two of the Decision-Making Factors -- 10.4 Enhancing Team Collaboration for R& -- D Success -- 10.5 Leveraging Technology for Efficient R& -- D Performance -- References -- Chapter 11: Success Evaluation in R& -- D -- 11.1 Success Definition -- 11.2 Crucial Foundations -- 11.2.1 Project Manager -- 11.2.2 Communications -- 11.2.3 Basis for the Project -- 11.2.4 Success Definitions in Various Fields -- 11.3 Measurement Types -- 11.3.1 Metrics Versus Measures -- 11.4 The Analysis of Variance and Trend -- 11.4.1 Technical Performance -- 11.4.2 Schedule Performance -- 11.4.3 Budgetary Performance -- 11.4.4 Risk Management -- 11.4.5 Resources Allocation -- 11.4.6 Outcomes -- 11.5 Various Project Kinds' Measurements -- 11.5.1 Measures for Applied and Basic Research -- 11.5.2 Development Measures -- 11.5.3 Innovation Measures -- 11.5.4 Measures for Production -- 11.6 R& -- D Performance Measurement -- 11.6.1 Documentation -- 11.6.2 Schedule and Budget -- 11.6.3 Outcomes -- 11.6.4 Configuration and Change Management -- 11.6.5 Risk Management -- 11.6.6 Reviews -- 11.6.7 Quality -- 11.6.8 Leadership -- 11.6.9 Communications -- References. , Chapter 12: Risk Management in R&.

Additional Edition: Print version: Taherdoost, Hamed Innovation Through Research and Development Cham : Springer,c2024 ISBN 9783031525643

Language: English