Research QUEST

Introduction to commercial research management

III. Pick your QUEST character

Are you ready to start your own QUEST?

V. The Silence of Science: The problem of observable increments in research

Don't expect gradual progress in research projects, but explosive breakthroughs after a long, discouraging period of time.

IV. A new research-driven way of doing business

How uncertainty and risks incite us to change our management tradition

Delivery versus Discovery: Why highly uncertain projects require a new management approach

VI. The MAZE Principle

More than one path, more than one objective, and resources enough for several attempts.

A journey to uncharted lands commences in blissful ignorance. The goal from afar presents itself as somewhat…

VII. Four EVIL contentions

The main reasons for possible internal conflict in every research project.

IX. The legend of QUEST (Management)

The old legend of QUEST brought us seven parts:

VIII. QUEST Memorandum

The marching song of explorers that has come down to us.