Capitalizing on Emerging Technology and Disruptive Market Forces to Power Product Strategy
-- The Innovation in New Product Development and Marketing: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange provokes executives to think differently about how they lead innovation
MOUNTAIN VIEW, California, Sept. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- We live in unprecedented times in a world where traditional solutions no longer suffice. How can we prepare our best and brightest for this paradigm shift? What are the mindsets that matter most in tackling our generation's biggest challenges, and how can leaders create the space to harness their team's creative energy? These are some of the many topics that will be collaborated on at the 8th Annual Innovation in New Product Development and Marketing: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange, Jan. 12-14, 2014 in New Orleans.
To elucidate these queries, Frost & Sullivan's Executive MindXchange takes professionals through the steps to convene innovation-minded teams and help executives with a guide to changing minds to truly change the world. Participants will drive interactive mind share sessions, such as:
- Technology Roadmaps: A Path to Radical Innovation
- Integrate Voice of Customer, Consumer Insights and Competitive Intelligence
- Balance, Invest in and Govern Breakthrough and Incremental Innovation
Participants will receive practical and actionable takeaways that are ready for immediate implementation from presentations such as, "The People Who Innovate: Hiring, Managing and Empowering Innovation Teams" opening keynote, to be delivered by Mars, Inc. Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Andre Martin. As CLO of Mars, Martin is responsible for creating and enacting a learning strategy that supports the growth goals of the business. Martin has years of experience in leadership development, training program design, creative problem solving, future trends analysis, and strategy development.
The overall high-level program at the MindXchange will benefit senior executives, particularly CEOs, CTOs, presidents, VPs and directors involved with: Innovation/Ideation, Technology, Research and Development, Engineering, Product Development, Brand Management, Product Marketing, and Strategic Marketing, among others. This event encompasses insightful presentations, engaging workshops, and the exchange of insight with people who understand what it takes to innovate.
Participants will have a plethora of networking opportunities during activities such as: the Participant Meet 'n Greet, Color Team Activities, Networking Receptions, Wine and Dine, and Early Risers Run/Walk. All activities enable participants to continue open and incremental innovation dialogues throughout the event by networking with fellow executives who possess thought leadership they can benefit from.
To register for the 8th Annual Innovation in New Product Development and Marketing: A Frost & Sullivan Executive MindXchange, please visit: www.frost.com/productdevelopmentevent or to immediately download the event agenda, visit: http://www.frost.com/pds-agenda. For more information, please email: events.us@frost.com or call Matthew McSweegan at +1-516-255-3812. In addition, please join the conversation on Twitter: #FrostInnovate
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