Key Benefits

By attending this program, you will learn how to:

• recognize and exploit the unanticipated value of prototypes

• create a development process that combines the right levels of flexibility and structure

• effectively integrate customer data throughout the development process

• build an organizational culture that sees the merit in "failing fast and often"

• channel scarce resources to the right products

• conduct product development processes without stages or gates

• identify and minimize rework loops due to poor project planning

• make design processes leaner — reduce cycle time and cost

• remove speed bumps and rigidity from your development process

• examine and procure rapid prototyping technologies and reap their time-cutting potential

• "lock in" late and avoid market and technology mistakes

• maintain flexibility and agility when working with partners/suppliers

• convert product uncertainties to manageable risks