Idea/Concept Generation Session: This is a 2 or 3 day session where subject matter experts are facilitated through various idea/concept generation methodologies in order to create new intellectual property. Invention disclosures are completed throughout the session.

Strategic Direction Session: This is a 2 or 3 day session where subject matter experts work with Dr. Slocum in order to establish the strategic intent and direction of a specific group. A preservation and evolution balance is identified and internal and competitive intelligence is mapped to the strategic space. A comprehensive plan is established to enhance the work product of this session.
 

Maturity Mapping: This process focuses on data collection and analysis of descriptors that indicate the maturity of an existing technology, product, or service. Data is collected from at least four descriptor categories (primary performance characteristic, number of patents, innovative level of patents, profitability) and analyzed. This analysis is synchronized with the theoretical standards from Maturity Mapping Theory and a composite maturity is identified. This allows for a greater knowledge of future market indications than ever before. This analysis aides Strategic Thought and Direction as well as Technology Forecasting.
 

Technology Forecasting: This process focuses on the prediction of the next evolutionary stages of a product, service, or technology. The current progression according to the Trends of Evolution is mapped and the future states are predicted using a forecasting algorithm. The paths to realization are created and prioritized and developmental plans are created. Intellectual property analysis is conducted in order to identify those paths that may be protected and which may need circumvention. The session will utilize the DMAPI process (Define, Map Maturity, Apply Patterns of Evolution, Plan the Multi-generational Product Plan, Implement).
 

The Inventioneering Company has consulting expertise in several areas and programs or sessions may be customized to suit any need:
 

Innovation

Innovation coaching and how innovation applies to the evolution and preservation of an organization
Organize/facilitate/lead problem solving sessions
Facilitate implementation of solutions
Organize/facilitate/lead forecasting sessions
Organize/facilitate/lead innovation sessions

Strategy

Strategic thinking and planning
Organize/facilitate/ lead operational and readiness reviews
Lead cause and corrective action efforts as required
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Failure Mode Analysis
Defect Reduction Programs
Full integration of competitive intelligence into strategic response

Performance Excellence

Coaching and consulting on the topics of performance excellence
Strategy
Process Management
Six Sigma (DMAIC) and Lean
Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
Innovation
Change Leadership
Quality
The balance between preservation of the organization and the evolution of the organization
Leadership and communication coaching
Assessments

Conduct operational assessments to identify:

Constraints
Non-value added operations
Significant defects
Pareto analysis
Opportunities to Innovate
Defect Reduction Programs