Wednesday, April 7th 2021
This week in
Consulting
Not all roads lead to R&D productivity…
This week’s must read
The lack of R&D productivity in the pharma industry is among its top leaders’ concerns, which is not surprising. This study conducted by Russell Reynolds Associates reveals how the industry must reinvent itself to improve productivity.
This Week’s Must Read is an insight piece from Russell Reynolds Associates about how R&D evolves in the pharma industry.
Thought Leadership
In this podcast, Ray Chohan and Kevin See explore the impact of AI on lowering the cost of R&D, increasing research productivity, and creating more value for consumers and shareholders.
This report from the Deloitte Centre for Health Solutions explores the biopharmaceutical industry’s performance and its ability to generate returns from investment in innovative new products.
Corporate leaders focused on long-term value creation need to recognize that developing business applications, revenue models, and markets for new products often requires as much time and resources. Shouldn’t a strong innovation function be the norm for any sustainable and successful company?
AstraZeneca continuously looks to the future, giving their scientists time for curiosity and original thinking, enabling them to follow the science, further improve our R&D success rate, and deliver transformative treatments for patients. For once, let’s have a look at the client’s perspective.
This week’s Consulting News
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This week’s media
Nestlé’s R&D teams are committed to accelerating the development of innovative products and systems by bringing together Nestlé scientists, students, and start-ups to advance science and technology. This short video present 6 simple steps used by Nestlé to accelerate innovation.
Consulting sourcing tips
Demand Management for Consulting and Why You Need It
Demand management is an indispensable instrument for procurement professionals and businesses in general. Implementing it for the consultancy category is a no-brainer if you want to maintain spend control and strategic alignment.
How to set-up an Internal Consulting Group?
Internal Consulting is a growing trend today. In this article, you’ll learn how to set up your internal consulting group.
How to Check the References for Consulting Services the Right Way
When you are looking for a consultant or a consulting firm to help you improve your business, it’s a good idea to check the references provided. References can provide more information about the consultant or firm and can offer insights into the kind of work they have done in the past. In this article, learn the importance of checking references and what questions you need to ask while doing so.
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What You Need to Know About Crisis Management in 2023 | This Week in Consulting
In this issue of This Week in Consulting, we explore various aspects of crisis management, from using simulation to preparing for crises to organizing communication. We also look at how to involve the key stakeholders, some best practices from a leadership standpoint, and how to flip the script and in some cases turn the crisis into an opportunity.
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In this issue of This Week in Consulting, we explore key trends shaping the future of hospitality, which promise to be quite exciting on all these fronts.
Hélène Laffitte is the CEO of Consulting Quest, a Global Performance-Driven Consulting Platform and author of “Smart Consulting Sourcing”, a step by step guide to getting the best ROI from your consulting. With a blend of experience in Procurement and Consulting, Hélène is passionate about helping Companies create more value through Consulting.
