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<div class="vevent h-event"> <h1 class="summary p-name">PDMA Learning and Networking Event: THE FUZZY FRONT END OF PRODUCT INNOVATION</h1> <div class='date'><time class="dtstart dt-start" title="2014-11-20T18:00:00" datetime="2014-11-20T18:00:00">Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 6</time>–<time class="dtend dt-end" title="2014-11-20T20:00:00" datetime="2014-11-20T20:00:00">8pm</time></div> <div class="location vcard p-location h-card"> <a class="url" href='http://calagator.org/venues/202394563'><span class='fn org p-name'>Lucky Labrador Public House Multnomah Village</span></a> <div class="adr p-adr h-adr"> <div class="street-address p-street-address">7675 SW CAPITOL HWY</div> <span class="locality p-locality">PORTLAND</span> , <span class="region p-region">OR</span> <span class="postal-code p-postal-code">97219</span> <div class="country-name p-country-name">US</div> (<a href='https://maps.google.com/maps?q=7675%20SW%20CAPITOL%20HWY,%20PORTLAND%20OR%2097219%20US'>map</a>) </div> </div> <div class="description p-description"> <h3><strong>THE FUZZY FRONT END OF PRODUCT INNOVATION</strong></h3> <h3><strong>PDMA Learning and Networking Event</strong></h3> <h3><strong>Thursday, November 20, 2014</strong></h3> <h3><strong>6:00 - 8:00pm</strong></h3> <h3><strong>Jon Marshall, President & Chief Innovateur, Innovation Frameworks</strong></h3> <p>The Fuzzy Front End (FFE) is the messy "getting started" period of new product development processes. It includes opportunity analysis, concept generation, and pre-technical evaluation. As important as they are, these activities are often chaotic, unpredictable, and unstructured. Jon will provide an overview of this challenging period and then describe 2-3 tools or techniques that you can apply to start to bring clarity and order to this critical but least understood phase of the product life cycle. We will provide time for Q&A and an interactive discussion with the audience.</p> <p>Jon is one of the area’s leading authorities on the FFE and innovation processes. For over 10 years Jon has been a fervent student and practitioner of many aspects of innovation, such as frameworks and models, creative and critical thinking, and metrics. His background in engineering and project management helps Jon merge innovation principles with the practical realities of developing products.</p> <p>The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. The Oregon chapter's mission is to help local professionals and organizations to identify, develop, and launch more innovative and profitable products and services through cross-industry collaboration, thought leadership, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge. For more information about the Oregon Chapter of the PDMA, please contact: David Nash, Chapter President, at <a href="mailto:president-oregon@pdma.org">president-oregon@pdma.org</a>.</p> <p>We encourage everyone in Oregon who is interested in the Product Development and Management Association to become a member of the National PDMA. For a great explanation on the benefits of membership in the PDMA, click <a href="http://www.pdma.org/p/cm/ld/fid=171">here</a></p> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <p>6:00 – 6:30pm: Gathering / Networking / Refreshments**</p> <p>6:30 – 6:45pm: Announcements (upcoming events, who’s hiring, etc.)</p> <p>6:45 – 7:30pm: Panel Discussion</p> <p>7:30 – 7:45pm: Q&A / Open discussion</p> <p>7:45 – 8:00pm: Networking</p> <p><strong>Cost:</strong></p> <p>$10 on-line registration prior to the event **</p> <p>$15 at the door</p> <p>A discount is available for PDMA members</p> <p><strong>To register online, click the website above</strong></p> <p>** Note: This is a no-host event. The complete Lucky Lab food and drink menu is available. Grab a cold ale & bite to eat - and bring a friend or colleague to add to the discussion!</p> </div> <h3>Links</h3> <ul> <li><a class="url u-url" href="http://www.pdma.org/e/in/eid=310">Website</a></li> </ul> </div>

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PDMA Learning and Networking Event: THE FUZZY FRONT END OF PRODUCT INNOVATION

Thursday, November 20, 2014 from 6–8pm

Lucky Labrador Public House Multnomah Village

7675 SW CAPITOL HWY

PORTLAND, OR 97219, US (map)

The conference room is located upstairs

Website

http://www.pdma.org/e/in/eid=310

Description

THE FUZZY FRONT END OF PRODUCT INNOVATION

PDMA Learning and Networking Event

Thursday, November 20, 2014

6:00 - 8:00pm

Jon Marshall, President & Chief Innovateur, Innovation Frameworks

The Fuzzy Front End (FFE) is the messy "getting started" period of new product development processes. It includes opportunity analysis, concept generation, and pre-technical evaluation. As important as they are, these activities are often chaotic, unpredictable, and unstructured. Jon will provide an overview of this challenging period and then describe 2-3 tools or techniques that you can apply to start to bring clarity and order to this critical but least understood phase of the product life cycle. We will provide time for Q&A and an interactive discussion with the audience.

Jon is one of the area’s leading authorities on the FFE and innovation processes. For over 10 years Jon has been a fervent student and practitioner of many aspects of innovation, such as frameworks and models, creative and critical thinking, and metrics. His background in engineering and project management helps Jon merge innovation principles with the practical realities of developing products.

The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is the premier global advocate for product development and management professionals. The Oregon chapter's mission is to help local professionals and organizations to identify, develop, and launch more innovative and profitable products and services through cross-industry collaboration, thought leadership, and the sharing of best practices and practical knowledge. For more information about the Oregon Chapter of the PDMA, please contact: David Nash, Chapter President, at [email protected].

We encourage everyone in Oregon who is interested in the Product Development and Management Association to become a member of the National PDMA. For a great explanation on the benefits of membership in the PDMA, click here

Schedule:

6:00 – 6:30pm: Gathering / Networking / Refreshments**

6:30 – 6:45pm: Announcements (upcoming events, who’s hiring, etc.)

6:45 – 7:30pm: Panel Discussion

7:30 – 7:45pm: Q&A / Open discussion

7:45 – 8:00pm: Networking

Cost:

$10 on-line registration prior to the event **

$15 at the door

A discount is available for PDMA members

To register online, click the website above

** Note: This is a no-host event. The complete Lucky Lab food and drink menu is available. Grab a cold ale & bite to eat - and bring a friend or colleague to add to the discussion!