Stage – Gate™ process Characterization and critical acclaim Iva Ivanova Georgi Kardzhilov Aneliya Aleksandrova Fachhochschule Ludwigshafen am Rhein
Stage – Gate™ model by R. Cooper
Characterization How can we provoke a discovery? Observe external environment Observe internal environment
Good example of a BAD idea
Good example of a BAD idea
Results form the discovery  stage:  Main purpose is to  identify: Unmet needs Profit areas Gaps With this opportunities  shape: Major initiatives Research projects Customer solutions New line extensions
Idea screening   Define your winning criteria
Investigation to evaluate the commercial   prospect of your idea Scoping
Building the business case and plan Product definition and analysis
Product definition and analysis
Building the Business Case Primary components Building the project plan
Product development Aspects Sourcing, Building, Testing   Specially-managed plan   Timeline  development from  the team members Frequent reviews of activities Project management tools and software
Testing&Validation Near Testing - alpha testing Field Testing - beta testing Market Testing
Testing&Validation Near Testing - alpha testing Field Testing - beta testing Market Testing
Launch Full commercialization of the product Full production Marketing&Selling
Post Launch activities Monitoring Adjustment
The negative view  of the Stage – Gate™ Process Slow/high overhead “ Form” Kill innovation
Goals   of   Stage – Gate™ process Goal 1: Quality of Execution Goal 2: Sharper Focus, Better  Project Prioritization Many Small  Projects  In Few High-Impact  Products  Out
Goal 3: A Strong Market Orientation Goal 4: Better Upfront Homework
Goal 5: Cross-Functional Team Approach Goal 6: Product with Unique Benefits Goal 7: A Fast-Paced and  Flexible Process
Benefits   of Stage - Gate™ puts discipline in chaotic series of events  increases the ratio of successful products shortens the time from idea to profit  ensures a complete project  enhances teamwork
Stage   – Gate™ users
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