Vous êtes confronté à un changement de portée du projet pendant la R&D. Comment s’adapter et maintenir le flux d’innovation ?

When ever we are confronted with a shift in project scope during R&D, we see it as an opportunity to pivot and explore new avenues. We quickly reassess our objectives, ensuring they align with the updated scope. Then, we engage the team in a focused brainstorming session to harness our collective creativity, encouraging out-of-the-box thinking. By maintaining flexibility and a clear vision, We ensure that innovation remains at the core of our efforts, even as the project evolves.

R&D is a high-risk activity containing a lot of uncertainties. The only certain thing in R&D activity is change. Some steps to cope with change in R&D are: - potential possible changes should be assessed at the beginning of a project and their mitigations should be prepared. - constantly upskill the teams to broaden their knowledge and perspective. - always follow technology updates in the field to prepare some updates and changes. - always keep a side 10-20% effort to prepare faxing Changes and cope with them.

La clave es adoptar la nueva dirección de manera proactiva y ajustarse a las nuevas realidades. Esto implica revisar y redefinir los objetivos del proyecto, reasignar recursos y ajustar las estrategias para alinearse con los cambios. Al aceptar el cambio, los equipos pueden evitar el estancamiento y mejorar la resiliencia. Es importante no solo reconocer el cambio, sino también comunicarlo de manera clara y efectiva a todos los miembros del equipo, asegurando que todos estén en la misma página y motivados para alcanzar los nuevos objetivos. Implementar estas prácticas permite una transición más fluida y un enfoque renovado hacia el éxito del proyecto.

I think it can be a part of innovation process. Generally, the R&D team need to be reorganized and align with new scope activities. Moreover than, they should be more motivated and excited for probable new achievements. keeping innovation flowing should be enjoyable.

“When we talk about changes within the R&D universe, we immediately associate them with objectives that were written in the project scope and had to be altered throughout its development. Thus, the outcome of the research and development of this particular product often depends on the acceptance and understanding of the team that implements the proposed modifications.”

Having been part of many R&D Projects in the Past; it’s always important to Clearly Communicate during a Time of Change, as any Changes can bring about Anxiety and even possibly Divide a Team. When Project Scope Changes; Strong Leadership and a Clear Strategic Plan is critical to the outcome of the Project, and how quickly a Team can adjust to the Changes! Reassessing the Goals, Revisiting Timelines, and Reallocating Resources are all important and necessary steps in order to ensure a smooth transition. It is important to gain “Buy In” from all Stakeholders; Bottom to Top, and to Clearly Communicate every step of the way the end goal. Keeping an Open Mind about what steps must happen at every stage will determine the Project success.

In R&D, we always expect the unexpected. Uncertainties do not and should not surprise the team. The leader should anticipate and be prepared to adapt, adjust and accommodate the situation into the the system.

Según mi experiencia realizo inicialmente una evaluación del equipo de trabajo, considero fortalezas, debilidades, oportunidades y amenazas en forma individual y grupal, considero la reasignación de tareas según la evaluación con reestablecimiento de objetivos a corto, mediano y largo plazo. Considero útil analizar con el equipo los problemas del proyecto y generar un brainstorming de ideas que lleven a mejorar la dinámica de trabajo del equipo.

Analizar las causas o las razones para que se de un cambio o modificacion de un proyecto es fundamental: causas externas/internas. No veo de principio el tener que adoptar una nueva direccion para enfrentar dichos cambios. Un nuevo equipo puede acarrear atrasos innecesarios. De la revision periodica y dinamica de un proyecto, se generan los ajustes y los cambios. La comunicacion clara y directa es necesaria.

“In my experience, when faced with shifts in project scope, I consistently leverage these changes to achieve superior results. This often translates into a more profitable product, enhanced quality, or the fulfillment of new consumer needs.”

Sometimes, R&D can be cut short by a variety of factors that are typically out of your control. First, it's important to measure your "rate of learning" i.e. how many insights you are generating based on your team burn. If the rate is low and the scope is being reduced, it's time to change tactics and shift focus to what you know so far and how you can make that concrete within the time you have left. Otherwise, you could end up with very sporadic and broad learnings that don't show a clear ROI for the initial investment.

Yes. Take stock of the situation. Impact, requirements, suitability should be evaluated and proceed. In such a situation the project should get its results.

Identifying changes automatically associates with new tasks and new objectives within the R&D team. At this moment, there is the possibility of improvements in development, as the new tasks have been identified and reassessed as fundamental components, bringing more security and reliability to the product in question.

Realignment of goals, targets and milestones are inevitable. Take it as an opportunity and not as a setback. It even gives a better chance to improve and innovate.

The team is the soul and the team spirit is like Oxygen. Appraise the team, involve the team in assessing, understanding, decision making and implementation processes. It will give a positive impetus and result in more cohesion speed and in reaching goals.

Take the situation as a chance to ensure better and improved situations and success rates. Spare no chance to involve every possible innovation, improvements and other possible inputs.

1. I put together an effective R&D team who knows the research process through and through. 2. If required, I request the higher authorities to purchase the license of the new market research tools for more impactful results. 3. Conduct surveys to understand customers’ requirements. 4. I get in touch with the production and the designing team to understand their process and help to create a balance between production, designing and customer satisfaction. 5. Conduct survey among the new customers once a year to know their feedback. For old customers, survey questionnaire is different to collect data.