Project Description:
In July 2004 UKAEA Culham established a project to improve its knowledge transfer programme. Objectives were to:
• Identify current best practices both in the PSREs and external organisations.
• Align the organisation to ensure the success of the “Innovation to Industry” programme.
• Identify any pitfalls and suggest ways to manage areas of concern.
GreyMatter’s unique experience in combining innovative research techniques with best practice audit solutions gave UKAEA an agenda for change.
A three month plan was assembled which included:
- Establish a vision and strategy with stakeholders.
- A divisional survey to build a knowledge base of staff with the willingness, skills and expertise to participate in industry related projects.
- Obstacles to Commercialisation.
Project Results:
- Benchmarking report to compare the industry outreach practices and policies.
- Policy initiatives that address issues in the areas of management direction, communication and reward structures.
- Help for managers to address the difficulties of organisational change.
Project Skills:
- Empathy with research staff.
- Identification of key issues and application of best practice solutions.