Strategic Planning Guide for Research and Development Leaders

Create a R&D Strategy built for success
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R&D Strategy

Effective R&D strategic planning connects your enterprise strategy to specific initiatives for your function. Done well, your research and development strategic plan should provide a clear roadmap to deliver on your business goals.

Use this R&D strategic planning guide to:

  • Build a clear, measurable R&D strategic plan aligned to your organizational goals
  • Combat 7 costly planning mistakes to develop a robust and agile strategy for your R&D department
  • Capture and communicate your R&D strategy to stakeholders with a simple and visually impactful one-page template (exclusive feature)

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    About the Gartner Research And Development Strategic Plan Template

    Gartner R&D Strategy Template helps R&D leaders define the roadmap for executing the key actions required to meet R&D strategic goals in alignment with the enterprise business model and goals. R&D Leaders can leverage this template to create and communicate a clear action plan that states where the research and development currently is, where it needs to be, how to get there and how to measure progress.

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