Why Aren’t We Doing Big Ideas Anymore? A Call to Arms for New Product Development Professionals

Join the Pittsburgh Chapter next Monday, September 16th, for an engaging Innovation Forum presented by Chris Miller, Ph.D., NPDP: 

Why Aren’t We Doing Big Ideas Anymore?: A Call to Arms for New Product Development Professionals

Where:  Catalyst Connection, 2000 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
When: 6:00 - 7:00 pm; September 16, 2013

In a world full of problems, why are we so focused on redoing what has already been done?  Can we really say that the world is better off because of our work?  Could we do better work, more important work?

As innovation professionals, we have a special responsibility to lead, to show the way, to make a difference.  It’s not about process, though process is important; it’s not about voice of the customer, though those who choose to ignore the customer do so at their own peril; it is not about technology mapping, or open innovation, culture or cross-functional teams, as important as these things are.  Success in innovation is driven by a passion to bring technology into the service of humanity in a meaningfully differentiated way.

Registration and networking will begin at 5:00 pm.  The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.  Seating is limited, so be sure to register early.  

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ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Often called a cheerleader for innovation, a prolific author, Chris Miller deals with everything that helps us to bring technology into the service of humanity, from how we explore for ideas and the mental processes involved in innovation, to success blockers that get in the way of discovery engineering.  Miller calls on his audiences to step up to the challenges of innovation by engaging in rigorous repeatable processes many of which are fundamental to how people have worked together to bring about change for hundreds of years.

Miller is a past President of the Product Development and Management Association, on the Board of Trustees of the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, formerly on the Board of Trustees for the Lancaster General Health Innovations Corporation, and an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award winner.

He is also an avid supporter of bicycle commuting, and of creating bicycle and pedestrian friendly communities.