From the Discovery and Early Exploration phases of Product Development through Commercialization of the product, it is critical to keep your customer’s needs at the center. Without that, you are doomed for failure. It has been stated that anywhere from 60% to 80% of new products introduced to the market today are not successful. What can you do to increase your odds? I offers tools to better understand your customers and their needs. Focus program offerings include: Insights Development and Training Programs – Proven methods to understand true customer insight. Team and in the field training programs. ?Innovation Portfolio Management and Stage Gate Assessment and Training – Development of a true product pipeline and innovation roadmap. Technology Scouting and Open Innovation Development Programs – Identification and assessment of new technology partners and business opportunities.?Innovation Management Coaching – Leadership coaching on innovation techniques, management and recruiting. SPRINT Problem Solving Facilitation – Using the GV (Google Venture) developed techniques to solve BIG problems and development of new products. I work directly with clients to plan and develop strategies for a successful innovation pipeline. Using just in time learning, I guid clients to understand insights in their target markets and in planning for the rapid commercial success of the products they launch.