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4 Evaluating Materials Chemistry Research
4 Evaluating Materials Chemistry Research
Pages 43-49
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For example, the methods used within the Materials, Reliability, and Ecology Research Laboratory of Lucent Technologies have a strong legacy in the corporate culture of Bell Laboratories, but detailed practices are different from those of other organizations within Bell Laboratories in which chemistry-related research is done. The Materials Laboratory has responsibility for a substantial portion of the chemistry and chemical engineering research and all of the materials chemistry research associated with ceramics and metallurgy.
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These may include creating breakthroughs, developing rapid innovations, broadening technological capabilities, driving new business, and supporting or expanding existing businesses. Institutionally, the chemical organization may also be valued in direct relationship to the perceived effectiveness of its managers.
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There must therefore be creditable methods for deciding what projects to undertake. An effective prioritization process must accomplish the following objectives: lion; Determine the value that the materials chemistry research organization delivers to the corpora Apply to both joint business unit derived projects and research initiated projects; Establish specific criteria for judgment; Guide deployment of resources; and Optimize the value that the materials chemistry research organization delivers to the corporation.
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Application of the prioritization process should create a portfolio of research projects balanced with respect to the long versus short term, high risk versus low risk, high value ootential. maturity, and emer.gin.g products and technologies.
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Such an approach is not universally practical but may assist the individual in thinking more thoroughly about an intended project before making the decision to discuss it with management. This self-appraisal helps assess whether an intended research investigation falls within the broad context of having potential value.
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However, rather than cover specific research accomplishments in these areas, I sought to cover practical approaches for evaluating and valuing materials chemistry research. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The contributions of members of the Lucent project prioritization team are greatly appreciated.
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Lawrence H Dubois, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: As a former Bell Labs employee, I can say this is a radical change from the way things used to be done.
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