Diagnosing project management in a research center using the current reality tree method / Diagnóstico da gestão de projetos em um centro de pesquisa usando o método atual de árvore de realidade

University research centers must manage projects for technological research that broadens the knowledge frontier as well as deal with industrial partners to foster entrepreneurship and always plan deliveries demanded by funding agencies. The literature addresses the necessity of project management skills and methods to minimize challenges. However, few studies bring the perceptions of the internal stakeholders. This paper analyzed and raised the main challenges of project management in one research center using the Current Reality Tree method through a case study. As a result, it was possible to verify three leading root causes of difficulties on project management, planning and controlling, and communication with funding agencies

Gestão de projetos em um centro de pesquisa : diagnóstico e implantação de práticas para a agilidade

Research centers are important for technologies development whose results could be innovative products. One of the difficulties that have arisen is in developing research projects with different professors in a multidisciplinary environment. Many authors have written about the importance project management skills, techniques and practices in research centers, but few show their applications and impacts. An action research was conducted to verify and select the root causes related to the challenges of project management in an international research center (Center for Research, Technology and Education in Vitreous Materials) through the Current Reality Tree. One of the main root causes found was about the lack of knowledge in project management methodology to elaborating multidisciplinary projects involving the transformation of a technology studied in an innovative product. Therefore, workshops were held to apply the Technology Roadmapping (TRM) and the product vision in a project that develops and intends to transform an innovative technology into a product. In addition, the Kanban approach was introduced for planning its main activities. The results from these applications of action research as well as the researchers' perception are discussed in detail.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Os centros de pesquisa possuem um importante papel no desenvolvimento de tecnologias que podem resultar em produtos inovadores. Uma das principais dificuldades é desenvolver projetos de pesquisa com especialistas em diferentes áreas, conciliando a multidisciplinaridade e a liberdade acadêmica. Muitos estudos abordam a importância de habilidades, técnicas e práticas de gerenciamento de projetos em centros de pesquisa, mas poucos efetivamente mostram aplicações e seus impactos. Por meio de uma pesquisa-ação, este trabalho analisou e selecionou as principais causas raízes das dificuldades de gestão de projetos em um centro de pesquisa (Center for Research, Technology and Education in Vitreous Materials) por meio do método da Árvore de Realidade Atual. Além disso, foi realizado um benchmarking em outro centro de pesquisa a fim de verificar se estas dificuldades são recorrentes. A partir deste diagnóstico, uma das causas raízes priorizadas foi a falta de conhecimento de métodos de gestão para auxiliar no desenvolvimento de projetos multidisciplinares envolvendo a transformação das tecnologias pesquisadas em produtos. Com o intuito de minimizar os problemas relacionados a essa causa raíz, foram realizados workshops para a aplicação do método do Technology Roadmapping (TRM) e da prática de visão do produto em um projeto que desenvolve e pretende transformar uma tecnologia inovadora em produto. Como resultado dessas aplicações foi possível verificar a possibilidade de combinar o TRM e a visão para abrir novas perspectivas e rotas e, logo após, realizar a síntese do produto a ser desenvolvido

A Research Agenda for Collaborative Roadmapping Supported by Blockchain Technology

Roadmapping is a well-known management approach that helps with the collaborative development and management of technology and innovation planning. In this context, the management of shared information is critical to effective and reliable collaboration. Blockchain technology supports disruptive and distributed IP management solutions, especially in a multi-stakeholder environment. This research investigates opportunities to apply blockchain to support collaborative roadmapping. First, a literature review was conducted to identify potential benefits provided by blockchain technologies. The connections between the collaborative roadmapping gaps and potential blockchain benefits were translated into research opportunities. Blockchain by nature can support two unsolved gaps in collaborative roadmapping: confidentiality and security. Additionally, the research reveals three new potential benefits of blockchain technologies: certification, shared value, and traceability

A Research Agenda for Collaborative Roadmapping Supported by Blockchain Technology

Roadmapping is a well-known management approach that helps with the collaborative development and management of technology and innovation planning. In this context, the management of shared information is critical to effective and reliable collaboration. Blockchain technology supports disruptive and distributed IP management solutions, especially in a multi-stakeholder environment. This research investigates opportunities to apply blockchain to support collaborative roadmapping. First, a literature review was conducted to identify potential benefits provided by blockchain technologies. The connections between the collaborative roadmapping gaps and potential blockchain benefits were translated into research opportunities. Blockchain by nature can support two unsolved gaps in collaborative roadmapping: confidentiality and security. Additionally, the research reveals three new potential benefits of blockchain technologies: certification, shared value, and traceability