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Thoughts From Summit Alumni: Metrics Summit 14

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"An excellent and thorough presentation of the state of product development metrics with a clear recipe for implementation."

-Scott Drumm, Director, R&D, Abbott Vascular

"In a nutshell money well spent. I got far more value than I expected. A huge ROI from my perspective."

-Herb Joiner, VP, Engineering, Actiance, Inc.

"Good overview of R&D Metrics from various angles: basic research, applied research, advanced development and product development."

-Barbara Bell, Director, Program Management, Boston Scientific Corporation

"This conference provided a perfect mix of fact history and real world examples that yields a high level of understanding."

-Dana Landry, Sr. Director & Corp. Innov. Council Mgr., Covidien

"Excellent overview covering all areas supplying the data necessary to implement a focused and bespoke set of metrics tailored to our needs."

-George Burnett, Manager, Global New Product Development, National Oilwell Varco, Branot

"Best compilation of metric tools and how to use them in one place with accurate practical experience being shared."

-David Jandzinski, Manager, Technology Development, RF Micro Devices Inc.

"The best semantic/conference investment that I've made in years ."

-Kurt Kiesow, Director, Product Development - ISRG, SAIC

"Mr. Goldense is the wizard of R&D metrics, plus an excellent teacher. I left the workshop with 37 metrics I can put in place on Monday."

-Stephen Anderson, VP Engineering, Transition Networks, Inc.

"Best and most practical workshop with application to everyday business evaluation of project development status.”

-Paul Jamieson, Director, Technology, Wabtec Passenger Transit

"Very comprehensive summit with much content around MPD Metrics.”

-Anonymous

"It was helpful to learn about new metrics and which metrics other organizations find most useful.”

-Anonymous

"Very practical and useful conference that provided all the tools that we need to customize for our company metrics.”

-Grace Hu
Technical Operational Controller
Abbott Vascular

"Exceeded my expectations regarding the level of practical & applicable knowledge that I will take away.”

-Tony Yang
Analyst, Finance
Abbott Vascular

"Good overview; not enough time to dig in on any specific area.”

-Brad Martin
Manager, NP Business Process
Analog Devices

"Excellent insights, great presenter, would like it tailored to our business.”

-Peter Street
Director, R&D
Anitox

"Good, but maybe I need one more day to cover the material.”

-Mridula Gosavi
Analyst, Quality
Motorola Mobility

"For someone new to this methodology, it is like drinking from a fire hose; overwhelming while satisfying.”

-Kevin McDonough
Group VP
National Oilwell Varco, Inc.

"Relevant, practical information I can use tomorrow, once back at work.”

-Anne Villeneuve
Senior Director, R&D Project Mgt.
Sanofi Pasteur

"It was helpful to learn about new metrics and which metrics other organizations find most useful .”

-Anonymous

"Very comprehensive summit with much content around MPD metrics .”

-Anonymous