Research-focused industry organisations are under increasing pressure to demonstrate R&D impact and deliver a return on investment (ROI), especially for their levied members.

They’re also looking to upskill their current workforce, so that expertise in science-based roles is enriched with experience in research investor partnerships.

Board directors and similar stakeholders expect R&D projects to drive the anticipated impact, as the key to generating greater ROI.

We know this from our close work with RDCs and other research organisations over the past decade. We’ve helped them apply the Impact R&D principles to their operations in various ways and captured their success stories.

That’s why Impact Innovation’s new R&D Impact Essentials Program is ideal for equipping both new and current research managers and product development professionals with the know-how to better identify, assess, deliver and communicate R&D impact in their own sectors.

It’s a comprehensive ‘how-to’ that teaches a proven, replicable method for optimising the impact potential of any R&D project, so you can refine instead of re-invent the process every time.

The R&D Impact Essentials workshops are offered in two formats, on-line or face-to-face.

The program is structured into 4 modules, each requiring approximately 3 hours (12 hours total). Plus, optional activities participants wish to complete between sessions for trainer feedback.

Following completion of the R&D Impact Essentials program, mentoring and accreditation options are available for more skills development. Details will be made available to course participants.

The material presented and design align to the following competencies:

• ISO 56002:2019 Innovation Management Standards
• Australian Skills Classification for ANZSCO 1325
• Australian Qualifications Framework Level 5
• Australian Core Skills Framework Level 5

R&D Impact Essentials is structured in four modules. Each with practical examples and activities.

At the end of the workshop participants will be provided with an impact toolbox and action plan, to aid the application of new tools and frameworks developed during the workshop.

• Module 1: Introduction to R&D Impact Essentials
  Topics covered:
  • Setting expectations
  • Introduction to Modern Innovation and Impact Theories
  • Program Theory and Logic Refresher
  • Principles of R&D Impact
• Module 2: The tools for R&D Impact
  Topics covered:
  • Design-led and industry-led innovation tools
  • Systems innovation and tools for adoption and extension
  • Measurement and evaluation
• Module 3: Building on existing systems for impact
  Topics covered:
  • IP consideration for impact.
  • Business innovation & financials 101
  • Partner search, negotiation and agreements for impact
• Module 4: Core practices for R&D Impact
  Topics covered:
  • Understanding the Next Investor
  • Industry engagement for impact
  • Assessing and redesigning R&D projects for impact

• Respond confidently to the pressure to deliver ‘impact’ with a clear understanding of what impact from R&D actually is and how you can maximise it in your investment portfolio
• Become the valued facilitator of knowledge transfer with your improved capability to coordinate collaborations and communications between researchers, investors and other industry stakeholders, as well as to prepare high quality proposals and clearly articulate project outcomes.
• Boost your business/commercial acumen for better industry engagement and project investment returns.
• Recognise and mitigate risks earlier, with techniques for assessing and optimising project viability, ensuring resources are allocated efficiently, and keeping projects aligned with your stakeholders’ objectives.
• Reduce time spent in your projects’ governance and contracting phases with frameworks for accelerating informed investment decision-making, so you can focus on generating impact sooner.
• Prepare practical adoption management and assessment strategies to help your stakeholders gain the best advantage from new initiatives and technologies – demonstrating your capability for taking viable projects from design, through implementation, and towards measurable impact.
• Take an innovation from idea through implementation to impact, building on what you already know and want to do next.
• Develop the essential skills and knowledge for navigating the complexities of R&D investment and impact assessment, enhancing your career prospects and the value you bring to every future project.

While there are no prerequisites for R&D Impact Essentials, is it expected that participants will understand the R&D ecosystem or be working in R&D program or project manager, or related field.

The workshop materials are provided on an induction-style to provide context for learning and application.

$1150 pp (ex GST)

• Four x 3-hour modules (12 hours)
• On-line delivery of R&D Impact Essentials via Zoom
• Expert facilitation
• Digital handouts and action plans.

Discounts available for group booking (5 and above), face-to-face delivery options are also available and if you are interested in individual modules ($300 pls GST each), please contact us for more details.

* Please note:

Course fees include delivery and activity materials only.

Minimum numbers are required to proceed with any of the workshops. Registered participants are notified 7 days prior to the workshop date confirming attendance.